US Bridges

FM 1817 over Box Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 100010178401004

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1817 over Box Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1817 over Box Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1817
CrossesBox Creek
Location0.8 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 1817
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62551, -95.55868
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2020)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1817 over Box Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1817 over Box 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1817 over Box Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1817 over Box Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1817 over Box Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.