FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough
FairMilam County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of FM 1444 · Structure no. 171660140302004
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough 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 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1445 over Little Pond Creek Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.