US Bridges

FM 14 over Turkey Crk

Good

Wood County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500139001001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
811
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 14 over Turkey Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 14 over Turkey Crk in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 14
CrossesTurkey Crk
Location1.70 MI S of SH 37
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84984, -95.34476
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2020)
Projected traffic1,050 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 14 over Turkey Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 14 over Turkey Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 14 over Turkey Crk carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 14 over Turkey Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 14 over Turkey Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.