US Bridges

FM 902 over Indian Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of FM 3164 · Structure no. 030490245901003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,555
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 902 over Indian Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 902 over Indian Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,577 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 902
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.7 MI W of FM 3164
RouteState Highway 902
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55116, -97.01222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,555 (2020)
Projected traffic3,577 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 902 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 902 over Indian 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 902 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,555 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 902 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 902 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.