US Bridges

FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek

Fair

Donley County, Texas · 0.30MI S of US287 · Structure no. 250650171202001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1754
CrossesWest Lelia Lake Creek
Location0.30MI S of US287
RouteState Highway 1754
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.89623, -100.76996
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1754 over West Lelia Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.