US Bridges

FM 1187 WB over IH 35W

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.5 Miles East of FM 731 · Structure no. 022200001402352

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1187 WB over IH 35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1187 WB over IH 35W in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30,285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,313 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1187 WB
CrossesIH 35W
Location1.5 Miles East of FM 731
RouteState Highway 1187
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57788, -97.31967
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,285 (2024)
Projected traffic23,313 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1187 WB over IH 35W built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1187 WB over IH 35W 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 1187 WB over IH 35W carry?

About 30,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1187 WB over IH 35W?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1187 WB over IH 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.