US Bridges

FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM2952 · Structure no. 022490013406093

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,307
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,307 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM-1810
CrossesVenchoner Creek
Location1.9 MI W of FM2952
RouteState Highway 1810
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30872, -97.84508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,307 (2019)
Projected traffic920 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM-1810 over Venchoner 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek carry?

About 1,307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM-1810 over Venchoner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.