US Bridges

FM 191 over Bennett Creek

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 220640087803009

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 191 over Bennett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 191 over Bennett Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 191
CrossesBennett Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 277
RouteState Highway 191
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.61976, -99.94209
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2020)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 191 over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 191 over Bennett 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 191 over Bennett Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 191 over Bennett Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 191 over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.