US Bridges

FM 1945 over Peters Swale

Good

San Patricio County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 162050120802008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1945 over Peters Swale is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1945 over Peters Swale in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2022. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1945
CrossesPeters Swale
Location1.45 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 1945
StateTexas
Coordinates28.01063, -97.55356
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2022)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2022
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1945 over Peters Swale built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1945 over Peters Swale 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1945 over Peters Swale carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1945 over Peters Swale?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1945 over Peters Swale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.