US Bridges

FM 1806 over Victoria Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of US 81 · Structure no. 031690042306007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1806 over Victoria Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1806 over Victoria Creek in Montague 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 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 1806
CrossesVictoria Creek
Location2.7 MI E of US 81
RouteState Highway 1806
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68566, -97.86192
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1806 over Victoria Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1806 over Victoria 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 1806 over Victoria Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1806 over Victoria Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1806 over Victoria Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.