US Bridges

FM 141 over Nails Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 4.9 MI N US 290 · Structure no. 141440033405039

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 141 over Nails Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 141 over Nails Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 141
CrossesNails Creek
Location4.9 MI N US 290
RouteState Highway 141
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23061, -96.87554
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 141 over Nails Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is FM 141 over Nails Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 141 over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.