US Bridges

FM 935 over Pond Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 10.2 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 090740075204034

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 935 over Pond Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 935 over Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 935
CrossesPond Creek
Location10.2 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 935
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17415, -97.19651
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic746 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 935 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 935 over Pond 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 935 over Pond Creek carry?

About 746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 935 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 935 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.