US Bridges

FM 141 over Hickory Creek

Good

Lee County, Texas · 3.3 MI N US 290 · Structure no. 141440033405038

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 141 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 141 over Hickory Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 141
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3.3 MI N US 290
RouteState Highway 141
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21471, -96.89432
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2023)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 141 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 141 over Hickory 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 141 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 141 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 141 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.