US Bridges

FM 954 over Coon Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 5.4 MI NW of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760251401001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 954 over Coon Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 954 over Coon Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 954
CrossesCoon Creek
Location5.4 MI NW of SH 159
RouteState Highway 954
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00423, -96.67484
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 954 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 954 over Coon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 954 over Coon Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 954 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 954 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.