US Bridges

FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 5.30 MI S of SH 283 · Structure no. 082170174702003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
550 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 1835
CrossesDbl Mtn Frk Brazos River
Location5.30 MI S of SH 283
RouteState Highway 1835
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04769, -100.06123
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1835 over Dbl Mtn Frk Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.