US Bridges

FM 1187 over Willow Branch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Bennet-Lawson · Structure no. 022200133002013

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1187 over Willow Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1187 over Willow Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 17,533 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,810 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 1187
CrossesWillow Branch
Location0.6 MI E of Bennet-Lawson
RouteState Highway 1187
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57793, -97.18912
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,533 (2024)
Projected traffic25,810 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1187 over Willow Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1187 over Willow Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1187 over Willow Branch carry?

About 17,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1187 over Willow Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1187 over Willow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.