US Bridges

FM 94 over North Pease River

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 1440 · Structure no. 250510070404016

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
577 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 94 over North Pease River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 94 over North Pease River in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 94
CrossesNorth Pease River
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 1440
RouteState Highway 94
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.30635, -100.49078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 94 over North Pease River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 94 over North Pease River 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 94 over North Pease River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 94 over North Pease River?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 94 over North Pease River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.