FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch
GoodVictoria County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350350901001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.