US Bridges

FM 105 over Anderson Creek

Good

Orange County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of FM 1135 · Structure no. 201810088302001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 105 over Anderson Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 105 over Anderson Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,644 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 105
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location1.80 MI W of FM 1135
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06991, -93.96411
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,644 (2020)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 105 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 105 over Anderson 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 105 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 1,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 105 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 105 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.