US Bridges

FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch

Good

Clay County, Texas · 5.7 MI E of SH 148 · Structure no. 030390013710047

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 174
CrossesBuffalo Creek Branch
Location5.7 MI E of SH 148
RouteState Highway 174
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55604, -98.10119
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 174 over Buffalo Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.