US Bridges

FM 1220 over Dosier Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of Park DR · Structure no. 022200207901001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1220 over Dosier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1220 over Dosier Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 5 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 8,144 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,260 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFM 1220
CrossesDosier Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Park DR
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89298, -97.43551
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,144 (2022)
Projected traffic12,260 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1220 over Dosier Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1220 over Dosier 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1220 over Dosier Creek carry?

About 8,144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1220 over Dosier Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1220 over Dosier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.