US Bridges

FM 992 over Mud Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 2.90 MI N of FM 3378 · Structure no. 190190121401003

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 992 over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 992 over Mud Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 992
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.90 MI N of FM 3378
RouteState Highway 992
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55054, -94.49012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 992 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 992 over Mud Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 992 over Mud Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 992 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 992 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.