US Bridges

FM 1841 over Frazier Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 2.85 MI SW of SH 43 · Structure no. 190340257601003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1841 over Frazier Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1841 over Frazier Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1841
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location2.85 MI SW of SH 43
RouteState Highway 1841
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99865, -94.23966
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2023)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1841 over Frazier 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 Frazier Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1841 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1841 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.