US Bridges

FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 3.40 MI S of FM 1840 · Structure no. 190190252701001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 990
CrossesN Fork Anderson Creek
Location3.40 MI S of FM 1840
RouteState Highway 990
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4542, -94.58971
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2022)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek 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 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 990 over N Fork Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.