US Bridges

FM 1841 over Roach Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 2.65 MI SW of SH 43 · Structure no. 190340257601004

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1841 over Roach Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1841 over Roach 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 26 ft (8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1841
CrossesRoach Creek
Location2.65 MI SW of SH 43
RouteState Highway 1841
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00069, -94.23541
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Roach Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1841 over Roach 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 Roach Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1841 over Roach Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1841 over Roach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.