US Bridges

FM 902 over Timber Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of FM 3164 · Structure no. 030490245901004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 902 over Timber Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 902 over Timber 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 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 3,036 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,604 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 902
CrossesTimber Creek
Location1.9 MI E of FM 3164
RouteState Highway 902
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55449, -96.94739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,036 (2023)
Projected traffic3,604 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 902 over Timber Creek built?

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

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

About 3,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 902 over Timber Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 902 over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.