US Bridges

FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of Dennis · Structure no. 021840146801002

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFM 1189
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location2.4 MI S of Dennis
RouteState Highway 1189
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58664, -97.91999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 1189 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1189 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.