US Bridges

FM 1034 over Sand Creek

Good

Childress County, Texas · 5.325MI E JCT US83 · Structure no. 250380122501005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1034 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1034 over Sand Creek in Childress 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 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 1034
CrossesSand Creek
Location5.325MI E JCT US83
RouteState Highway 1034
StateTexas
Coordinates34.71795, -100.09466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,090 (2013)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1034 over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1034 over Sand 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1034 over Sand Creek carry?

About 1,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1034 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1034 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.