US Bridges

FM 901 over Sandy Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 4.6 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010920137901008

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 901 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 901 over Sandy Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 901
CrossesSandy Creek
Location4.6 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 901
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73838, -96.85124
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 901 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 901 over Sandy Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 901 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 901 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 901 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.