US Bridges

FM 2866 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Sabine County, Texas · 1.20 MI SW of US 96 · Structure no. 112020289201001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2866 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2866 over Sandy Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2866
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.20 MI SW of US 96
RouteState Highway 2866
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32133, -94.02372
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2020)
Projected traffic367 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2866 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2866 over Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2866 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2866 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2866 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.