US Bridges

FM 1206 over Deer Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 2226 · Structure no. 032430135301002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1206 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1206 over Deer Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1206
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM 2226
RouteState Highway 1206
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87085, -98.77719
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1206 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1206 over Deer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1206 over Deer Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1206 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1206 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.