US Bridges

FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 656 · Structure no. 251730070405005

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 72 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 94
CrossesBitter Lake CR
Location1.50 MI E of FM 656
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.28905, -100.57707
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 94 over Bitter Lake CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 94 over Bitter Lake CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.