US Bridges

FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 700 W of FM 731 · Structure no. 022200133001017

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,182
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 11,182 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,032 by 2042. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1187 WB Ftg RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location700 W of FM 731
RouteState Highway 1187
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56603, -97.35501
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,182 (2024)
Projected traffic11,032 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek 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 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 11,182 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1187 WB Ftg RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.