US Bridges

FM 992 over Red Bayou

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 190190121401005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 992 over Red Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 992 over Red Bayou in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 992
CrossesRed Bayou
Location1.4 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 992
StateTexas
Coordinates33.49295, -94.43694
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 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 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 992 over Red Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 992 over Red Bayou 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 Red Bayou carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 992 over Red Bayou?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 992 over Red Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.