US Bridges

FM 1867 over Sugar Creek

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 9.20 MI SE of FM 1025 · Structure no. 222540179901002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1867 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1867 over Sugar Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 1867
CrossesSugar Creek
Location9.20 MI SE of FM 1025
RouteState Highway 1867
StateTexas
Coordinates28.69656, -99.56897
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2019)
Projected traffic890 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1867 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FM 1867 over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1867 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1867 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1867 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.