US Bridges

FM 1895 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 1836 · Structure no. 181300197502001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1895 over Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1895 over Walnut Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, 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 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1895
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.70 MI S of FM 1836
RouteState Highway 1895
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53158, -96.21048
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 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 1895 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1895 over Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1895 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1895 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1895 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.