US Bridges

FM 1857 over Box Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 6.40 MI SW of FM 23 · Structure no. 100370192901001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1857 over Box Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1857 over Box Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1857
CrossesBox Creek
Location6.40 MI SW of FM 23
RouteState Highway 1857
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71976, -95.23997
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2020)
Projected traffic577 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1857 over Box Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1857 over Box 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1857 over Box Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1857 over Box Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1857 over Box Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.