US Bridges

FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 25 · Structure no. 032440177001003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1811
CrossesWest Fork Bluff Creek
Location2.3 MI W of SH 25
RouteState Highway 1811
StateTexas
Coordinates34.00503, -98.96168
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic324 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$298,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1811 over West Fork Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.