FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek
FairNacogdoches County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of Loop 224 · Structure no. 111740181001004
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,173
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,642 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek carry?
About 1,173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1878 over Carrizo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.