US Bridges

FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of FM 198 · Structure no. 010600117401005

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 895
CrossesLake Creek Relief
Location1.20 MI S of FM 198
RouteState Highway 895
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40414, -95.51209
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 895 over Lake Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.