US Bridges

FM 1815 over Farmers Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 031690176601002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1815 over Farmers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1815 over Farmers Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1815
CrossesFarmers Creek
Location1.0 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 1815
StateTexas
Coordinates33.75827, -97.60273
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks43%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1815 over Farmers Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1815 over Farmers 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 1815 over Farmers Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1815 over Farmers Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1815 over Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.