FM 1774 over Sand Creek
FairGrimes County, Texas · 2.65 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940140001018
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,365
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1774 over Sand Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1774 over Sand Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1774 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1774 over Sand 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1774 over Sand Creek carry?
About 1,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1774 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1774 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.