US Bridges

RM 1474 over Cabin Creek

Good

Gray County, Texas · 1.41 MI N of FM 1321 · Structure no. 040910249101002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1474 over Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 1474 over Cabin Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRM 1474
CrossesCabin Creek
Location1.41 MI N of FM 1321
RouteState Highway 1474
StateTexas
Coordinates35.45146, -100.75818
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RM 1474 over Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1474 over Cabin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1474 over Cabin Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RM 1474 over Cabin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1474 over Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.