US Bridges

FM 2928 over Sandy Branch

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 112020326601004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
621
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2928 over Sandy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2928 over Sandy Branch in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2928
CrossesSandy Branch
Location0.10 MI E of SH 87
RouteState Highway 2928
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24729, -93.76938
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2024)
Projected traffic1,329 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 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 2928 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2928 over Sandy Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2928 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2928 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2928 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.