US Bridges

FM 922 over Grasshopper Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 1198 · Structure no. 030490084503020

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,608
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 922 over Grasshopper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 922 over Grasshopper Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 922
CrossesGrasshopper Creek
Location0.9 MI E of FM 1198
RouteState Highway 922
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4971, -97.31434
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2020)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 922 over Grasshopper Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 922 over Grasshopper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 922 over Grasshopper Creek carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 922 over Grasshopper Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 922 over Grasshopper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.