US Bridges

FM 1759 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 3394 · Structure no. 031690161101004

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1759 over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1759 over Pecan Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1759
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 3394
RouteState Highway 1759
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80623, -97.74916
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1759 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1759 over Pecan 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 1759 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1759 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1759 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.