US Bridges

FM 1204 over Harts Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of FM 51 · Structure no. 022490172602001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1204 over Harts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1204 over Harts Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1204
CrossesHarts Creek
Location2.0 MI N of FM 51
RouteState Highway 1204
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35613, -97.47202
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$295,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1204 over Harts Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1204 over Harts Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1204 over Harts Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1204 over Harts Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1204 over Harts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.