US Bridges

FM 14 over Sham Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 3.25 MI SE of SH 154 · Structure no. 102500049203016

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,212
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 14 over Sham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 14 over Sham Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 14
CrossesSham Creek
Location3.25 MI SE of SH 154
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75791, -95.30885
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 14 over Sham Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 14 over Sham 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 14 over Sham Creek carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 14 over Sham Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 14 over Sham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.