US Bridges

FM 154 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 3.40 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 130760033408033

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
665
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 154 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 154 over Prairie Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 74 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 154
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.40 MI S of SH 71
RouteState Highway 154
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89251, -97.03379
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 154 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 154 over Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 154 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 154 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 154 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.