US Bridges

FM 119 over Coldwater Creek

Good

Sherman County, Texas · 4.7 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 042110072702009

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
140 ft
Daily traffic
465
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 119 over Coldwater Creek is a other other carrying FM 119 over Coldwater Creek in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 119
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location4.7 MI S of SH 15
RouteState Highway 119
CountySherman County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.25973, -101.82431
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2020)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 119 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 119 over Coldwater 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 119 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 119 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 119 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.