US Bridges

Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700274401216

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
959 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2030. The structure is 959 ft (292.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFish Creek RD SB
CrossesFM 2854 / BNSF
Location2.40 MI S of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 2854
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32033, -95.58834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length959 ft (292.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2010)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF?

The structure is 959 ft (292.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Creek RD SB over FM 2854 / BNSF?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.