US Bridges

FM 1812 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 2.40 MI N of FM 2660 · Structure no. 081280210902006

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1812 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1812 over Sweetwater Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1812
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location2.40 MI N of FM 2660
RouteState Highway 1812
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6222, -100.12023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1812 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1812 over Sweetwater 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1812 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 1812 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1812 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.