FM 450 over Sandy Creek
FairMarion County, Texas · 3.10 MI NW of FM 726 · Structure no. 191550138202001
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 678
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 450 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 450 over Sandy Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 years old, older 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 450 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is FM 450 over Sandy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 450 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 450 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns FM 450 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.