US Bridges

FM 1886 over Silver Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 4.00 MI E of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840160501003

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1886 over Silver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1886 over Silver Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 4,347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,781 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1886
CrossesSilver Creek
Location4.00 MI E of FM 730
RouteState Highway 1886
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82887, -97.57632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,347 (2022)
Projected traffic6,781 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1886 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 1886 over Silver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1886 over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1886 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1886 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.