US Bridges

FM 2274 over Sampson Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370215401001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2274 over Sampson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2274 over Sampson Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2274
CrossesSampson Creek
Location0.30 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 2274
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99755, -95.00845
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2020)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2274 over Sampson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2274 over Sampson 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2274 over Sampson Creek carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2274 over Sampson Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2274 over Sampson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.