US Bridges

FM 1844 over Moody Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.10 MI NE of US 271 · Structure no. 192300176101001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1844 over Moody Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1844 over Moody Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 80 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1844
CrossesMoody Creek
Location1.10 MI NE of US 271
RouteState Highway 1844
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58254, -94.90569
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2018)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1844 over Moody Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 1844 over Moody 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1844 over Moody Creek carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1844 over Moody Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1844 over Moody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.