US Bridges

FM 927 over Steele Creek (west)

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 090180077904007

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 927 over Steele Creek (west) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 927 over Steele Creek (west) in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 927
CrossesSteele Creek (west)
Location2.0 MI E of SH 174
RouteState Highway 927
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00883, -97.57848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2023)
Projected traffic501 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 927 over Steele Creek (west) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 927 over Steele Creek (west) 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 Steele Creek (west) carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 927 over Steele Creek (west)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 927 over Steele Creek (west)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.