US Bridges

FM 1795 over Glade Creek

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Upshur County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of FM 1002 · Structure no. 192300101801011

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1795 over Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1795 over Glade Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 years old, older 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1795
CrossesGlade Creek
Location1.00 MI SE of FM 1002
RouteState Highway 1795
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67552, -95.1207
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1795 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 1795 over Glade Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1795 over Glade Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1795 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1795 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.