US Bridges

FM 1414 over Underwood Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 4.35 MI NE of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760130001003

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1414 over Underwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1414 over Underwood Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1414
CrossesUnderwood Creek
Location4.35 MI NE of SH 87
RouteState Highway 1414
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89394, -93.6464
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2022)
Projected traffic515 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1414 over Underwood Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1414 over Underwood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1414 over Underwood Creek carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1414 over Underwood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1414 over Underwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.