US Bridges

FM 1160 over Gobbler Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 1300 · Structure no. 132410130201001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1160 over Gobbler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1160 over Gobbler Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1160
CrossesGobbler Creek
Location0.05 MI S of FM 1300
RouteState Highway 1160
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23003, -96.39542
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1160 over Gobbler Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 1160 over Gobbler 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1160 over Gobbler Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1160 over Gobbler Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1160 over Gobbler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.