US Bridges

FM 1746 over Drain

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of FM 92 · Structure no. 202290158501004

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1746 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1746 over Drain in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1746
CrossesDrain
Location1.90 MI W of FM 92
RouteState Highway 1746
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78696, -94.21177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2022)
Projected traffic484 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1746 over Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 1746 over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1746 over Drain carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1746 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1746 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.