US Bridges

FM 4 over Keechi Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 5.0 MI S of FM 2210 · Structure no. 021200039107056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over Keechi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4 over Keechi Creek in Jack 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 4
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location5.0 MI S of FM 2210
RouteState Highway 4
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00691, -98.24592
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$904,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 4 over Keechi Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 4 over Keechi 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 4 over Keechi Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 4 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.