US Bridges

FM 814 over Indian Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 121 · Structure no. 010750072904026

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,204
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 814 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 814 over Indian Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,204 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 814
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.4 MI E of SH 121
RouteState Highway 814
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42964, -96.34462
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,204 (2020)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 814 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 814 over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 814 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 814 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 814 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.