FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek
GoodVan Zandt County, Texas · 2.65 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340167302005
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1861 over Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.