US Bridges

FM 195 over Albion Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 011940170501001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 195 over Albion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 195 over Albion Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 73 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 5 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 195
CrossesAlbion Creek
Location0.3 MI W of SH 37
RouteState Highway 195
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85699, -95.03728
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 195 over Albion Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 195 over Albion 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 195 over Albion Creek carry?

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 195 over Albion Creek?

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

Who owns FM 195 over Albion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.