US Bridges

FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.72 MI SE of FM 47 · Structure no. 102340247701001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1395
CrossesMc Bee Creek
Location1.72 MI SE of FM 47
RouteState Highway 1395
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77551, -95.93979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1395 over Mc Bee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.