US Bridges

FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080247501002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1803
CrossesBailey Br TR Kickapoo CR
Location0.4 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 1803
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29475, -95.70127
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2020)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1803 over Bailey Br TR Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.