US Bridges

FM 1810 over Dry Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 50 Ft E of SH 101 · Structure no. 022490175101003

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,793
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1810 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1810 over Dry Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 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 6,793 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1810
CrossesDry Creek
Location50 Ft E of SH 101
RouteState Highway 1810
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29298, -97.7937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,793 (2023)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1810 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 1810 over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1810 over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,793 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1810 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1810 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.