FM 1187 over Bear Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · 2.1 Miles South of US 377 · Structure no. 022200133001008
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,498
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1187 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1187 over Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 8,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,538 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1187 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is FM 1187 over Bear 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1187 over Bear Creek carry?
About 8,498 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1187 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1187 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.