US Bridges

Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE FM2261 @ CR343 · Structure no. 081307000003048

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek in Shelby 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 141
CrossesSanders Creek
Location3.5 MI NE FM2261 @ CR343
RouteFederal Lands Road 141.2
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64695, -93.85034
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$564 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek built?

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

What condition is Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 141 over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.