US Bridges

FM 994 over Whatley Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of SH 77 · Structure no. 190340121601002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 994 over Whatley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 994 over Whatley Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 994
CrossesWhatley Creek
Location2.50 MI NW of SH 77
RouteState Highway 994
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22621, -94.4957
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 994 over Whatley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 994 over Whatley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 994 over Whatley Creek carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 994 over Whatley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 994 over Whatley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.