US Bridges

FM 1870 over Txu Haul Road

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 5.60 MI SE of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130073505115

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1870 over Txu Haul Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1870 over Txu Haul Road in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2031. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1870
CrossesTxu Haul Road
Location5.60 MI SE of IH 30
RouteState Highway 1870
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08379, -95.51858
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2011)
Projected traffic610 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1870 over Txu Haul Road built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1870 over Txu Haul Road 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 1870 over Txu Haul Road carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1870 over Txu Haul Road?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1870 over Txu Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.