US Bridges

FM 1804 over Black CR

Good

Wood County, Texas · 0.25MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 102500227401002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1804 over Black CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1804 over Black CR in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1804
CrossesBlack CR
Location0.25MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 1804
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63779, -95.38654
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2020)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1804 over Black CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1804 over Black CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1804 over Black CR carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1804 over Black CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1804 over Black CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.