US Bridges

FM 95 over Ham Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of SH 315 · Structure no. 102010070602011

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 95 over Ham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 95 over Ham Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 95
CrossesHam Creek
Location0.10 MI SE of SH 315
RouteState Highway 95
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96947, -94.65734
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 95 over Ham Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 95 over Ham Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 95 over Ham Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 95 over Ham Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 95 over Ham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.