US Bridges

FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of FM 64 · Structure no. 010600120303003

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 69 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 904
CrossesE Fork Jernigan Creek
Location1.90 MI S of FM 64
RouteState Highway 904
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41118, -95.8586
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 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 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 904 over E Fork Jernigan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.