FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood Creek
GoodKaufman County, Texas · 3.40 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300139701019
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood 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 Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1836 over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.