US Bridges

SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek

Fair

Hartley County, Texas · 6.8 MI W of Moore C/L · Structure no. 041040004103050

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek in Hartley County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 354
CrossesWest Cheyenne Creek
Location6.8 MI W of Moore C/L
RouteState Highway 354
CountyHartley County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.67667, -102.27106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 354 over West Cheyenne 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 354 over West Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.