US Bridges

FM 927 over Hansen Branch

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of SH 174 · Structure no. 090180077903004

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 927 over Hansen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 927 over Hansen Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 927
CrossesHansen Branch
Location0.3 MI NW of SH 174
RouteState Highway 927
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01582, -97.61351
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2023)
Projected traffic774 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 927 over Hansen Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 927 over Hansen Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 927 over Hansen Branch carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 927 over Hansen Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 927 over Hansen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.