US Bridges

FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.35 Mile South of US 377 · Structure no. 022200133001007

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 73 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 9,118 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,830 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 1187
CrossesTrib to Lake Benbrook
Location0.35 Mile South of US 377
RouteState Highway 1187
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61332, -97.53201
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,118 (2024)
Projected traffic10,830 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook carry?

About 9,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1187 over Trib to Lake Benbrook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.