US Bridges

FM 1085 over Sandy Crk

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080770125104005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1085 over Sandy Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1085 over Sandy Crk in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1085
CrossesSandy Crk
Location0.20 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 1085
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75644, -100.31539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1085 over Sandy Crk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1085 over Sandy Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1085 over Sandy Crk carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 1085 over Sandy Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1085 over Sandy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.