US Bridges

FM 922 over Clear Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 3.3 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490084503012

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 922 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 922 over Clear Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 922
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.3 MI W of FM 373
RouteState Highway 922
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48631, -97.43159
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic798 by 2040
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 922 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 922 over Clear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 922 over Clear Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 922 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 922 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.