US Bridges

FM 3225 over Sanders Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 2.15 MI W of SH 274 · Structure no. 101080332301001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3225 over Sanders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3225 over Sanders Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 3225
CrossesSanders Creek
Location2.15 MI W of SH 274
RouteState Highway 3225
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26859, -96.20709
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2021)
Projected traffic414 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 3225 over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3225 over Sanders 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3225 over Sanders Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3225 over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3225 over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.