US Bridges

FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.50 MI SE of SH 7 · Structure no. 090740302801002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2958
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.50 MI SE of SH 7
RouteState Highway 2958
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30154, -96.83717
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2958 over Little Sandy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2958 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.