US Bridges

FM 1954 over Lake Creek

Good

Clay County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 2393 · Structure no. 030390183703006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
903
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1954 over Lake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1954 over Lake Creek in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1954
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.3 MI S of FM 2393
RouteState Highway 1954
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77961, -98.40895
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2020)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 1954 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1954 over Lake Creek 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 1954 over Lake Creek carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1954 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1954 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.