US Bridges

FM 913 over Sims Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 1.8 MI East of US 281 · Structure no. 020730118001002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 913 over Sims Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 913 over Sims Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 913
CrossesSims Creek
Location1.8 MI East of US 281
RouteState Highway 913
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14425, -98.10749
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2022)
Projected traffic884 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 913 over Sims Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 913 over Sims 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 913 over Sims Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 913 over Sims Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 913 over Sims Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.