US Bridges

FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 10.7 MI SE of US 87 · Structure no. 072260136401001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1223
CrossesLipan Creek Tributary
Location10.7 MI SE of US 87
RouteState Highway 1223
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2659, -100.26744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1223 over Lipan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.