FM 953 over Sandies Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 4.19 MI East of US 87 · Structure no. 130620126301003
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 590 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 652
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 953 over Sandies Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 953 over Sandies Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2033. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 953 over Sandies Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 953 over Sandies 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 953 over Sandies Creek carry?
About 652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 953 over Sandies Creek?
The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 953 over Sandies Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.