US Bridges

FM 195 over Faught Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 3.4 MI NE of FM 196 · Structure no. 011390073002013

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,718
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 195 over Faught Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 195 over Faught Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 76 years old, older 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 2,718 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,968 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 195
CrossesFaught Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of FM 196
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates33.78149, -95.39353
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,718 (2019)
Projected traffic3,968 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 195 over Faught Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 195 over Faught 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 195 over Faught Creek carry?

About 2,718 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 195 over Faught Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 195 over Faught Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.