FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek
FairClay County, Texas · 10.6 MI W of SH 148 · Structure no. 030390013708044
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 644
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1956, 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 174 over Little Post Oak 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek carry?
About 644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 174 over Little Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.