US Bridges

FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 131210130702008

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch in Jackson 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1823
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.0 MI S of SH 111
RouteState Highway 1823
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91925, -96.4111
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1823 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.