US Bridges

FM 1798 over Minden Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 102010070602012

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1798 over Minden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1798 over Minden Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1798
CrossesMinden Creek
Location0.5 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 1798
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01124, -94.71376
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 1798 over Minden Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1798 over Minden 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1798 over Minden Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1798 over Minden Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1798 over Minden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.