US Bridges

FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 021820133401001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 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 1,962 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1195
CrossesTrib of Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 1195
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80304, -98.06554
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,962 (2024)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek carry?

About 1,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1195 over Trib of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.