US Bridges

FM 895 over Lake Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 198 · Structure no. 010600117401009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 895 over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 895 over Lake Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 895
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.10 MI S of FM 198
RouteState Highway 895
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4067, -95.51197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$508,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 895 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 895 over Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 895 over Lake Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 895 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 895 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.