US Bridges

FM 154 over Jack Young Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 3.90 MI NE of FM 2237 · Structure no. 130760033408044

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 154 over Jack Young Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 154 over Jack Young Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 154
CrossesJack Young Creek
Location3.90 MI NE of FM 2237
RouteState Highway 154
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86238, -97.03593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 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 154 over Jack Young Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 154 over Jack Young 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 Jack Young Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 154 over Jack Young Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 154 over Jack Young Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.