US Bridges

FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 192250157802006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1734
CrossesTankersley Creek
Location1.30 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 1734
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18872, -95.02698
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1734 over Tankersley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1734 over Tankersley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.