FM 1816 over Polecat Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 2.65 MI S of FM 1806 · Structure no. 031690176703005
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 481
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1816 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1816 over Polecat Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1816 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is FM 1816 over Polecat 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 1816 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 481 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FM 1816 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1816 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.