FM 1836 over Prairie Branch
GoodKaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300139701001
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,139
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1836 over Prairie Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1836 over Prairie Branch in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,538 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1836 over Prairie Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is FM 1836 over Prairie Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1836 over Prairie Branch carry?
About 3,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1836 over Prairie Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1836 over Prairie Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.