US Bridges

FM 95 over Terrapin Creek

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 111740070604023

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 95 over Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 95 over Terrapin Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFM 95
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location0.2 MI S of SH 7
RouteState Highway 95
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63911, -94.41481
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2022)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 95 over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 95 over Terrapin Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 95 over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 95 over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 95 over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.