US Bridges

FM 314 over IH 20

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 13.2 MI E of SH 19 · Structure no. 102340049503001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 314 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 314 over IH 20 in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 314
CrossesIH 20
Location13.2 MI E of SH 19
RouteState Highway 314
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50628, -95.64321
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2013)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 314 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 314 over IH 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 314 over IH 20 carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 314 over IH 20?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FM 314 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.