US Bridges

FM 1774 over Decker Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121700140004023

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1774 over Decker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1774 over Decker Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 23,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,369 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1774
CrossesDecker Branch
Location0.9 MI W of SH 249
RouteState Highway 1774
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17328, -95.68697
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,835 (2023)
Projected traffic33,369 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1774 over Decker Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1774 over Decker Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1774 over Decker Branch carry?

About 23,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1774 over Decker Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1774 over Decker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.