US Bridges

FM 1886 over Little Silver CR

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840160501002

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1886 over Little Silver CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1886 over Little Silver CR in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 3,414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,080 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1886
CrossesLittle Silver CR
Location2.60 MI E of FM 730
RouteState Highway 1886
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83129, -97.60001
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,414 (2023)
Projected traffic4,080 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1886 over Little Silver CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FM 1886 over Little Silver CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1886 over Little Silver CR carry?

About 3,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1886 over Little Silver CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1886 over Little Silver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.