US Bridges

FM 1187 over Rock Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.3 Miles NW of FM 1902 · Structure no. 022200133001010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,033
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1187 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1187 over Rock 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 11,033 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,756 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1187
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.3 Miles NW of FM 1902
RouteState Highway 1187
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56952, -97.44959
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,033 (2022)
Projected traffic18,756 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 11,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1187 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1187 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.