US Bridges

FM 1836 over Williams Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.95 MI NW of FM 90 · Structure no. 181300139701016

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1836 over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1836 over Williams Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1836
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location2.95 MI NW of FM 90
RouteState Highway 1836
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51094, -96.12782
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1836 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1836 over Williams Creek 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 Williams Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1836 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1836 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.