US Bridges

FM 1314 over Sandy Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.50 MI SE of Lp 336 · Structure no. 121700198601002

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,548
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1314 over Sandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1314 over Sandy Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 10,548 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,490 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1314
CrossesSandy Branch
Location2.50 MI SE of Lp 336
RouteState Highway 1314
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25818, -95.39982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,548 (2020)
Projected traffic12,490 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1314 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1314 over Sandy Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1314 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 10,548 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1314 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1314 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.