US Bridges

FM 1374 over East Sandy Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 5.05 MI NW of IH 45 · Structure no. 172360057803012

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
896
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1374 over East Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1374 over East Sandy Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 896 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1374
CrossesEast Sandy Creek
Location5.05 MI NW of IH 45
RouteState Highway 1374
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58402, -95.56628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic896 (2020)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1374 over East Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1374 over East Sandy 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 1374 over East Sandy Creek carry?

About 896 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1374 over East Sandy Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1374 over East Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.