US Bridges

FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of FM 2025 · Structure no. 112040075605007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 945
CrossesE Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel
Location0.45 MI W of FM 2025
RouteState Highway 945
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42519, -95.12462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 945 over E Fk San Jacinto Riv Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.