US Bridges

FM 1795 over Kelsey Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300277501001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1795 over Kelsey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1795 over Kelsey Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1795
CrossesKelsey Creek
Location1.70 MI S of SH 154
RouteState Highway 1795
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71979, -95.04575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kelsey Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1795 over Kelsey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1795 over Kelsey Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1795 over Kelsey Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1795 over Kelsey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.