US Bridges

Fish Creek RD NB over FM 2854 / BNSF

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700274401218

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
959 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,277
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Creek RD NB over FM 2854 / BNSF is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Creek RD NB over FM 2854 / BNSF in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,988 by 2042. 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).

Location

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CarriesFish Creek RD NB
CrossesFM 2854 / BNSF
Location2.4 MI S of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31773, -95.58805
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length959 ft (292.3 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,277 (2023)
Projected traffic19,988 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 byState 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 NB over FM 2854 / BNSF built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Creek RD NB 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 August 2024.

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

About 14,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 959 ft (292.3 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.