US Bridges

FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek

Good

Borden County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080170327601001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1054
CrossesBuck Canyon Creek
Location1.1 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 1054
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74491, -101.64396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1054 over Buck Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.