US Bridges

FM 514 over Shepard Creek

Good

Rains County, Texas · 2.67 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 011900077002008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 514 over Shepard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 514 over Shepard 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 514
CrossesShepard Creek
Location2.67 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 514
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95359, -95.83814
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 514 over Shepard Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 514 over Shepard 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 514 over Shepard Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 514 over Shepard Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 514 over Shepard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.