US Bridges

FM 991 over Akin Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 190190001019258

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,037
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 991 over Akin Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 991 over Akin Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,037 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 991
CrossesAkin Creek
Location0.10 MI W of US 67
RouteState Highway 991
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40366, -94.16616
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,037 (2020)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 991 over Akin Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 991 over Akin 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 991 over Akin Creek carry?

About 3,037 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 991 over Akin Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 991 over Akin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.