US Bridges

FM 992 over Mud Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 190190121501006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 992 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 992 over Mud Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesFM 992
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.80 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 992
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52355, -94.59389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2022)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 992 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 992 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.