US Bridges

FM 194 over Turkey Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 410 · Structure no. 011940004517250

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 194 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 194 over Turkey Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 194
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 410
RouteState Highway 194
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63707, -95.29818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 194 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 194 over Turkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 194 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 194 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 194 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.