US Bridges

FM 1806 over Polecat Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of US 81 · Structure no. 031690042306008

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

About this bridge

FM 1806 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1806 over Polecat 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1806
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location3.2 MI E of US 81
RouteState Highway 1806
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68448, -97.85462
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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$283,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1806 over Polecat Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1806 over Polecat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1806 over Polecat Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1806 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1806 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.