US Bridges

FM 1054 over Colorado River

Good

Borden County, Texas · 6.3 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080170327601008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1054 over Colorado River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1054 over Colorado River in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1054
CrossesColorado River
Location6.3 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 1054
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67427, -101.61586
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1054 over Colorado River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1054 over Colorado 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1054 over Colorado River carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 1054 over Colorado River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1054 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.