US Bridges

FM 2354 over Cedar Gully

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 5.4 MI S of FM 565 · Structure no. 200360224202002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
924
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2354 over Cedar Gully is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 2354 over Cedar Gully in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2354
CrossesCedar Gully
Location5.4 MI S of FM 565
RouteState Highway 2354
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71419, -94.85864
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2020)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2354 over Cedar Gully built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2354 over Cedar Gully 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2354 over Cedar Gully carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2354 over Cedar Gully?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2354 over Cedar Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.