US Bridges

Fdr 314 over Graham Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of US69 · Structure no. 081301000003027

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 314 over Graham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fdr 314 over Graham Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2011. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 314
CrossesGraham Creek
Location1.0 MI E of US69
RouteFederal Lands Road 314.1
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04789, -94.38794
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1991)
Projected traffic80 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$372 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 314 over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 314 over Graham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 314 over Graham Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 314 over Graham Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 314 over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.