US Bridges

FM 94 over Turtle Hole Creek

Fair

Motley County, Texas · 8.05 MI SW of FM 656 · Structure no. 251730070405009

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 94 over Turtle Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 94 over Turtle Hole Creek in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 94
CrossesTurtle Hole Creek
Location8.05 MI SW of FM 656
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.18973, -100.65674
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Turtle Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 94 over Turtle Hole 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 94 over Turtle Hole Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 94 over Turtle Hole Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FM 94 over Turtle Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.