US Bridges

FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080109902009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo is a concrete culvert carrying FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo in Henderson 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 773
CrossesLil Duncan Br Kickapoo
Location0.4 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 773
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28378, -95.75364
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2020)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo built?

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

What condition is FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 773 over Lil Duncan Br Kickapoo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.