US Bridges

RM 1674 over Stark Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 3.37 MI E of Lp 291 · Structure no. 071340014118041

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1674 over Stark Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RM 1674 over Stark Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1674
CrossesStark Creek
Location3.37 MI E of Lp 291
RouteState Highway 1674
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50361, -99.94811
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RM 1674 over Stark Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1674 over Stark 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1674 over Stark Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is RM 1674 over Stark Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1674 over Stark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.