US Bridges

FM 1774 over Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.86 MI SE of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700140004022

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,442
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1774 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1774 over Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 18,442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1774
CrossesDitch
Location0.86 MI SE of FM 1488
RouteState Highway 1774
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20455, -95.74217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,442 (2020)
Projected traffic20,900 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1774 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1774 over Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1774 over Ditch carry?

About 18,442 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1774 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1774 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.