FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River
GoodArmstrong County, Texas · 7.4 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 040060078803005
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River is a concrete slab carrying FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River in Armstrong County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 294 over Salt Fork of Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.