US Bridges

FM 1954 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 2650 · Structure no. 030050183701003

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1954 over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1954 over Pecan Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 71 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1954
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.1 MI E of FM 2650
RouteState Highway 1954
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81246, -98.60521
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2020)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2040
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1954 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FM 1954 over Pecan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1954 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1954 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1954 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.