US Bridges

FM 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 2071 · Structure no. 030490185501008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,391 by 2040. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 922
CrossesElm Fork Trinity River
Location0.7 MI E of FM 2071
RouteState Highway 922
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48854, -97.09697
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2023)
Projected traffic3,391 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 Elm Fork Trinity River carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 922 over Elm Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.