US Bridges

FM 274 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of SH 78 · Structure no. 010750188001001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 274 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 274 over Sandy Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 274
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.0 MI W of SH 78
RouteState Highway 274
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73275, -96.24026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 274 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 274 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 274 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 274 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 274 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.