US Bridges

FM 992 over Anderson Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 44 · Structure no. 190190008502031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 992 over Anderson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 992 over Anderson Creek in Bowie 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 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 1,966 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 992
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location0.40 MI N of FM 44
RouteState Highway 992
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4869, -94.62988
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,966 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 992 over Anderson Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 992 over Anderson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 992 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 1,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 992 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 992 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.