US Bridges

FM 1860 over Sandy Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610083104011

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,341
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1860 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1860 over Sandy Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1860
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1860
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47438, -96.92952
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2023)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1860 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1860 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1860 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1860 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1860 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.