US Bridges

FM 154 over Branch Prairie Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 4.20 MI S of SH 71 · Structure no. 130760033408034

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

About this bridge

FM 154 over Branch Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 154 over Branch 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 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 154
CrossesBranch Prairie Creek
Location4.20 MI S of SH 71
RouteState Highway 154
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88019, -97.03551
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Branch 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 Branch Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 154 over Branch Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 154 over Branch Prairie Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 154 over Branch Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.