US Bridges

FM 896 over Bois Darc Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of Business 121 · Structure no. 010750076404013

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 896 over Bois Darc Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 896 over Bois Darc Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 896
CrossesBois Darc Creek
Location1.7 MI S of Business 121
RouteState Highway 896
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46259, -96.24841
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 896 over Bois Darc Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 896 over Bois Darc 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 896 over Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 896 over Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 896 over Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.