US Bridges

FM 194 over Cuthand Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 2.80 MI SE of US 82 · Structure no. 011390004516244

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 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 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 194
CrossesCuthand Creek
Location2.80 MI SE of US 82
RouteState Highway 194
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6383, -95.33405
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 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 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 194 over Cuthand 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 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 194 over Cuthand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.