US Bridges

FM 1841 over Beach Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 190340257601001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1841 over Beach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1841 over Beach Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1841
CrossesBeach Creek
Location0.60 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1841
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00761, -94.34761
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1841 over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1841 over Beach 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1841 over Beach Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1841 over Beach Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1841 over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.