FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib
GoodSan Patricio County, Texas · 3.70 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 162050120802124
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib 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 Chiltipin Creek Trib carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1945 over Chiltipin Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.