US Bridges

FM 1864 over Battle Creek

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 880 · Structure no. 080300177801003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1864 over Battle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1864 over Battle Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 1864
CrossesBattle Creek
Location0.40 MI E of FM 880
RouteState Highway 1864
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30333, -99.16893
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1864 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1864 over Battle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1864 over Battle Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1864 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1864 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.