US Bridges

FM 1802 over IH 40

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of FM 2168 · Structure no. 252420027513095

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1802 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1802 over IH 40 in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1802
CrossesIH 40
Location2.00 MI E of FM 2168
RouteState Highway 1802
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.22682, -100.13017
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1802 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1802 over IH 40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1802 over IH 40 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1802 over IH 40?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1802 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.