US Bridges

FM 1034 over Sand Creek

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 5.941 MI E. of JCT US83 · Structure no. 250380122501007

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,090
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1034 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1034 over Sand Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1034
CrossesSand Creek
Location5.941 MI E. of JCT US83
RouteState Highway 1034
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.71793, -100.0835
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1034 over Sand Creek 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 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 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1034 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.