US Bridges

FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 030120056201013

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1790
CrossesN. Fork Little Wichita
Location0.6 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 1790
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66145, -99.14262
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 1790 over N. Fork Little Wichita?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.