US Bridges

FM 954 over Jones Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of SH 159 · Structure no. 130760251401005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 954 over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 954 over Jones 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 954
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.80 MI NW of SH 159
RouteState Highway 954
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98272, -96.62244
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 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 traffic401 (2020)
Projected traffic410 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 Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 954 over Jones 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 Jones Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 954 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 954 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.