US Bridges

FM 1454 over Canyon Creek

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 15.9 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 041480133902002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1454 over Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1454 over Canyon Creek in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1454
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location15.9 MI S of SH 15
RouteState Highway 1454
StateTexas
Coordinates36.21078, -100.13149
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2013)
Projected traffic860 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1454 over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1454 over Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1454 over Canyon Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1454 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1454 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.