US Bridges

FM 1774 over Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH 249 · Structure no. 121700140004024

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,835
2023 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 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 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 23,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,369 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1774
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI W of SH 249
RouteState Highway 1774
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1755, -95.69091
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1774 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is FM 1774 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1774 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.