US Bridges

FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 6.7 MI E of FM 1706 · Structure no. 021270160002005

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,172
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 1,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1807
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location6.7 MI E of FM 1706
RouteState Highway 1807
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39319, -97.11617
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,172 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1807 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1807 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.