US Bridges

FM 902 over Timber Creek Relief

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of FM 3164 · Structure no. 030490245901006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 902 over Timber Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 902 over Timber Creek Relief in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,604 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 902
CrossesTimber Creek Relief
Location2.1 MI E of FM 3164
RouteState Highway 902
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55506, -96.94446
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,574 (2020)
Projected traffic3,604 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 902 over Timber Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 902 over Timber Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 902 over Timber Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.