US Bridges

FM 194 over Stockville Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 4.3 MI SE of US 82 · Structure no. 011390004516099

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 194 over Stockville Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 194 over Stockville Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 194
CrossesStockville Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of US 82
RouteState Highway 194
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63694, -95.31922
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2019)
Projected traffic366 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 194 over Stockville Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 194 over Stockville 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 194 over Stockville Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 194 over Stockville Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 194 over Stockville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.