US Bridges

FM 992 over IH 30

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 8 · Structure no. 190190061006111

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 992 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 992 over IH 30 in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 992
CrossesIH 30
Location1.00 MI W of SH 8
RouteState Highway 992
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47578, -94.42504
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 992 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 992 over IH 30 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 992 over IH 30 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 992 over IH 30?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 992 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.