US Bridges

FM 195 over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of FM 196 · Structure no. 011390073002018

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,537
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 195 over Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 195 over Nine Mile Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 73 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 4,537 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 195
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of FM 196
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73218, -95.43613
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,537 (2019)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 195 over Nine Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 195 over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 4,537 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 195 over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 195 over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.