US Bridges

FM 14 over Lynn Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 2.7 MI NE of FM 16 · Structure no. 102120049201003

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 14 over Lynn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 14 over Lynn Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 78 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 4,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,230 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 14
CrossesLynn Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of FM 16
RouteState Highway 14
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55098, -95.23202
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,061 (2020)
Projected traffic5,230 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 14 over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 14 over Lynn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 14 over Lynn Creek carry?

About 4,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 14 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 14 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.