US Bridges

FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 3.85 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 170940140001007

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1774
CrossesCedar Creek Relief
Location3.85 MI N of SH 105
RouteState Highway 1774
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39313, -95.87412
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1774 over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.