US Bridges

FM 1186 over Taylor Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.3 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 191030006301047

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1186 over Taylor Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1186 over Taylor Branch in Harrison 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1186
CrossesTaylor Branch
Location2.3 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 1186
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36818, -94.31299
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2020)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1186 over Taylor Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 1186 over Taylor Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1186 over Taylor Branch carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1186 over Taylor Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1186 over Taylor Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.