US Bridges

FM 100 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 2216 · Structure no. 010750017404038

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
245 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 100 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 100 over Sandy Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 100
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.8 MI S of FM 2216
RouteState Highway 100
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71771, -95.91128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2020)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 100 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 100 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 100 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 100 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 100 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.