US Bridges

FM 614 over North Jim Ned Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of US 84 · Structure no. 082210098401003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 614 over North Jim Ned Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 614 over North Jim Ned Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 614
CrossesNorth Jim Ned Creek
Location0.30 MI W of US 84
RouteState Highway 614
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17428, -99.75632
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 614 over North Jim Ned Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 614 over North Jim Ned 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 614 over North Jim Ned Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 614 over North Jim Ned Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 614 over North Jim Ned Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.