US Bridges

FM 837 over Box Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 860 · Structure no. 100010166603002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 837 over Box Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 837 over Box Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 837
CrossesBox Creek
Location1.6 MI N of FM 860
RouteState Highway 837
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97708, -95.82341
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 837 over Box Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 837 over Box 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 837 over Box Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 837 over Box Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 837 over Box Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.