US Bridges

FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.9 MI NW of SH 206 · Structure no. 230680000714013

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
364 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2945
CrossesSandy Creek & UP RR
Location1.9 MI NW of SH 206
RouteState Highway 2945
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38995, -99.02427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2945 over Sandy Creek & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.