US Bridges

FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.68 MI E of FM 578 · Structure no. 032520221701001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 1974
CrossesHuffstuttle Creek
Location0.68 MI E of FM 578
RouteState Highway 1974
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97761, -98.89792
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1974 over Huffstuttle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.