FM 1863 over Lewis Creek

Good

Comal County, Texas · 2.95 MI E US 281 · Structure no. 150460047003002

Built: 1996; 29 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 275 ft; 10 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,229; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1863 over Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1863 over Lewis Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,229 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,240 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1863

CrossesLewis Creek

Location2.95 MI E US 281

RouteState Highway 1863

CountyComal County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.74535, -98.38959

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJune 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating75 US tons

Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans10

Design loadHS 20

Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)

Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)

Deck width46 ft (14 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,229 (2020)

Projected traffic4,240 by 2033

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1863 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1863 over Lewis 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1863 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 2,229 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1863 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1863 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.