US Bridges

FM 1854 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 140280038404016

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1854 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1854 over Cedar Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 6,424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,591 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1854
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.05 MI SE of SH 21
RouteState Highway 1854
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02989, -97.67369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,424 (2023)
Projected traffic12,591 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1854 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 1854 over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1854 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1854 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1854 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.