US Bridges

FM 1878 over Turkey Creek

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 12.56 MI East Loop 495 · Structure no. 111740324801001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1878 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1878 over Turkey Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1878
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location12.56 MI East Loop 495
RouteState Highway 1878
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70525, -94.47988
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1878 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1878 over Turkey 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 1878 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1878 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1878 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.