US Bridges

FM 194 over Cuthand Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of US 82 · Structure no. 011390004516158

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 194 over Cuthand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 194 over Cuthand Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 194
CrossesCuthand Creek
Location3.3 MI SE of US 82
RouteState Highway 194
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63819, -95.33327
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 194 over Cuthand Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 194 over Cuthand 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 Cuthand Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 194 over Cuthand Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 194 over Cuthand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.