US Bridges

FM 2734 over Sand Creek

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 1.31 MI N of SH 203 · Structure no. 250440236502002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2734 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2734 over Sand Creek in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2734
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.31 MI N of SH 203
RouteState Highway 2734
StateTexas
Coordinates34.88278, -100.15143
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2734 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2734 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2734 over Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 2734 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2734 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.