US Bridges

SH 174 over Village Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.2 MI SW of FM 731 · Structure no. 021270001901028

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,093
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 174 over Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 174 over Village Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 30,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,680 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 174
CrossesVillage Creek
Location2.2 MI SW of FM 731
RouteState Highway 174
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49381, -97.37111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,093 (2024)
Projected traffic34,680 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 174 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 174 over Village 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 174 over Village Creek carry?

About 30,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 174 over Village Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SH 174 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.