US Bridges

US 54 over Frisco Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Texas · 7.4 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 042110023806010

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,334
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 over Frisco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 54 over Frisco Creek in Sherman County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 6 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 4,334 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,630 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54
CrossesFrisco Creek
Location7.4 MI NE of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySherman County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.39609, -101.96461
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,334 (2020)
Projected traffic6,630 by 2033
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 54 over Frisco Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 54 over Frisco 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 Frisco Creek carry?

About 4,334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 54 over Frisco Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 over Frisco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.