US Bridges

FM 14 over Chicken Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500139001002

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

About this bridge

FM 14 over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 14 over Chicken Creek 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 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 14
CrossesChicken Creek
Location2.85 MI S of SH 37
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83299, -95.34489
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; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 14 over Chicken Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 14 over Chicken 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 Chicken Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 14 over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 14 over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.