US Bridges

FM 161 over Black Cypress Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 130 · Structure no. 190340157402004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 161 over Black Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 161 over Black Cypress Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 161
CrossesBlack Cypress Creek
Location0.60 MI S of FM 130
RouteState Highway 161
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05162, -94.62717
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2020)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 161 over Black Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 161 over Black Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 161 over Black Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 161 over Black Cypress Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 161 over Black Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.