US Bridges

FM 314 over Horsley Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 858 · Structure no. 102340074501007

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 314 over Horsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 314 over Horsley Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 86 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,023 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 314
CrossesHorsley Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 858
RouteState Highway 314
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45238, -95.62184
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2023)
Projected traffic5,023 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 314 over Horsley Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 314 over Horsley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 314 over Horsley Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 314 over Horsley Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 314 over Horsley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.