US Bridges

FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080074502012

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
510 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 314
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location0.5 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 314
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30937, -95.60572
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadOther
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2020)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 314 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 314 over Kickapoo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 314 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.