US Bridges

FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of SH 153 · Structure no. 081770203303007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1170
CrossesFish Creek Branch
Location0.1 MI SW of SH 153
RouteState Highway 1170
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13413, -100.18514
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1170 over Fish Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.