US Bridges

US 54 over Cramer Creek

Fair

Hartley County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of FM 767 · Structure no. 041040023801013

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Cramer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 54 over Cramer Creek in Hartley County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 78 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 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54
CrossesCramer Creek
Location1.5 MI N of FM 767
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyHartley County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.75117, -102.89332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2020)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2033
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 over Cramer Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 54 over Cramer 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 US 54 over Cramer Creek carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Cramer Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 over Cramer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.