US Bridges

FM 1187 over Village Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of IH-35W · Structure no. 022200133002012

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1187 over Village Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 1187 over Village Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 86 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 16,312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,163 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 1187
CrossesVillage Creek
Location2.4 MI E of IH-35W
RouteState Highway 1187
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57968, -97.2785
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,312 (2022)
Projected traffic23,163 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1187 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FM 1187 over Village 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1187 over Village Creek carry?

About 16,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1187 over Village Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1187 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.