FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 2.93 MI South of FM 23 · Structure no. 011390043501030
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 38 over W Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM 38 over W Fork Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.