US Bridges

FM 314 over Neches River

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 102340074501017

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,472
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 314 over Neches River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 314 over Neches River in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,472 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 314
CrossesNeches River
Location1.00 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 314
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49149, -95.64326
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,472 (2020)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 314 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 314 over Neches River 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 Neches River carry?

About 2,472 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 314 over Neches River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 314 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.