US Bridges

FM 995 over Frazier Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 8 · Structure no. 190340214801001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 995 over Frazier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 995 over Frazier Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 995
CrossesFrazier Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SH 8
RouteState Highway 995
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12279, -94.37571
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 995 over Frazier Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 995 over Frazier 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 995 over Frazier Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 995 over Frazier Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 995 over Frazier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.