US 54 over Coldwater Creek
FairSherman County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 042110023805009
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,104
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 54 over Coldwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 over Coldwater Creek in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 86 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 54 over Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 54 over Coldwater 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 54 over Coldwater Creek carry?
About 4,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.
How long is US 54 over Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 54 over Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.