FM 14 over IH 20
FairSmith County, Texas · 10.80 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120049505148
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,703
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 14 over IH 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 14 over IH 20 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,703 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,184 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 14 over IH 20 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 14 over IH 20 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 IH 20 carry?
About 8,703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 14 over IH 20?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 14 over IH 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.