US Bridges

FM 814 over Desert Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SH 160 · Structure no. 010920072903011

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 814 over Desert Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 814 over Desert Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 814
CrossesDesert Creek
Location0.9 MI E of SH 160
RouteState Highway 814
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42622, -96.38653
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 814 over Desert Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 814 over Desert Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 814 over Desert Creek carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 814 over Desert Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 814 over Desert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.