US Bridges

FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro

Fair

Sherman County, Texas · 5.2 MI S of FM 1573 · Structure no. 042110072703004

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,044
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro is a concrete culvert carrying FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 79 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 1,044 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 119
CrossesN Fork of Palo Duro
Location5.2 MI S of FM 1573
RouteState Highway 119
StateTexas
Coordinates36.06372, -101.8291
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,044 (2019)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro carry?

About 1,044 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 119 over N Fork of Palo Duro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.