US Bridges

FM 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 3.05 MI W of SH 156 · Structure no. 112040259401001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River is a concrete slab carrying FM 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 945
CrossesE Fork San Jacinto River
Location3.05 MI W of SH 156
RouteState Highway 945
CountySan Jacinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59772, -95.19953
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River 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 Fork San Jacinto River carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 945 over E Fork San Jacinto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.