US Bridges

FM 1554 over Lattas Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 161260148501001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,306
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1554 over Lattas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1554 over Lattas Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,306 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1554
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.20 MI S of SH 359
RouteState Highway 1554
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.7443, -98.09348
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,306 (2020)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1554 over Lattas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 1554 over Lattas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1554 over Lattas Creek carry?

About 3,306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1554 over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1554 over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.