US Bridges

FM 855 over Flat Creek (w)

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of US 175 · Structure no. 100370116102003

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 855 over Flat Creek (w) is a concrete culvert carrying FM 855 over Flat Creek (w) in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1953, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,313 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 855
CrossesFlat Creek (w)
Location2.40 MI N of US 175
RouteState Highway 855
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06032, -95.40254
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2021)
Projected traffic2,313 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 855 over Flat Creek (w) built?

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

What condition is FM 855 over Flat Creek (w) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 855 over Flat Creek (w) carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 855 over Flat Creek (w)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 855 over Flat Creek (w)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.