US Bridges

FM 861 over Box Creek (s)

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 3.4 MI S of SH 294 · Structure no. 100010117301001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 861 over Box Creek (s) is a concrete culvert carrying FM 861 over Box Creek (s) in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 861
CrossesBox Creek (s)
Location3.4 MI S of SH 294
RouteState Highway 861
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59005, -95.58527
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 861 over Box Creek (s) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 861 over Box Creek (s) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 861 over Box Creek (s) carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 861 over Box Creek (s)?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 861 over Box Creek (s)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.