US Bridges

FM 927 over Bosque River

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180042201025

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
355 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 927 over Bosque River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 927 over Bosque River in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 927
CrossesBosque River
Location0.4 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 927
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98667, -97.87276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 927 over Bosque River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 927 over Bosque River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 927 over Bosque River carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 927 over Bosque River?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 927 over Bosque River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.