US Bridges

FM 1054 over Tobacco Creek

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080170327601002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1054 over Tobacco Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1054 over Tobacco Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1054
CrossesTobacco Creek
Location1.5 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 1054
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73918, -101.6421
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 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 Tobacco Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1054 over Tobacco 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1054 over Tobacco Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1054 over Tobacco Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1054 over Tobacco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.