FM 1159 over Collier Creek
FairRed River County, Texas · 9.1 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940077302003
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1159 over Collier Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1159 over Collier Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1159 over Collier Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1159 over Collier 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM 1159 over Collier Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 1159 over Collier Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1159 over Collier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.