US Bridges

FM 1795 over Gin Creek

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of FM 1002 · Structure no. 192300176201002

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1795 over Gin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1795 over Gin 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1795
CrossesGin Creek
Location0.45 MI W of FM 1002
RouteState Highway 1795
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66982, -95.14044
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Gin 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 Gin 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 Gin Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1795 over Gin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1795 over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.