US Bridges

FM 123 over Bristow Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 3.22 MI E of FM 31 · Structure no. 191830122102010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 123 over Bristow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 123 over Bristow Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 123
CrossesBristow Creek
Location3.22 MI E of FM 31
RouteState Highway 123
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23555, -94.11566
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 123 over Bristow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 123 over Bristow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 123 over Bristow Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 123 over Bristow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 123 over Bristow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.