US Bridges

FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek

Good

Rains County, Texas · 1.90 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 011900077002006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek in Rains County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 514
CrossesLake Fork Creek
Location1.90 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 514
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95134, -95.84964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 514 over Lake Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 514 over Lake Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.