FM 1868 over Duck Creek
GoodDickens County, Texas · 2.45 MI W. of SH 70 · Structure no. 250630177301005
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1868 over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1868 over Duck Creek in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1868 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1868 over Duck 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1868 over Duck Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1868 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1868 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.