US Bridges

FM 927 over Miles Branch

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 2.7 MI SE of SH 144 · Structure no. 090180077903001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 927 over Miles Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 927 over Miles Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 927
CrossesMiles Branch
Location2.7 MI SE of SH 144
RouteState Highway 927
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05453, -97.70388
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2023)
Projected traffic638 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 927 over Miles Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 927 over Miles Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 927 over Miles Branch carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 927 over Miles Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 927 over Miles Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.