US Bridges

FM 855 over Flat Creek (e)

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of FM 346 · Structure no. 100370116102004

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 855 over Flat Creek (e) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 855 over Flat Creek (e) in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 855
CrossesFlat Creek (e)
Location3.00 MI E of FM 346
RouteState Highway 855
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07743, -95.3547
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2021)
Projected traffic589 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$142,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 855 over Flat Creek (e) 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 January 2023.

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

About 483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 855 over Flat Creek (e)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.