US Bridges

FM 995 over Johns Creek

Good

Cass County, Texas · 4.85 MI W of SH 77 · Structure no. 190340121603006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 995 over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 995 over Johns Creek in Cass 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 995
CrossesJohns Creek
Location4.85 MI W of SH 77
RouteState Highway 995
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11801, -94.27054
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 995 over Johns Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 995 over Johns 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 995 over Johns Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 995 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 995 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.