US Bridges

FM 992 over Holly Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 5.70 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 190190121501007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 992 over Holly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 992 over Holly 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 992
CrossesHolly Creek
Location5.70 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 992
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56496, -94.55466
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 992 over Holly 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 Holly Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 992 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 992 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.