US Bridges

FM 291 over N Mcclellan Creek

Good

Gray County, Texas · 6.0 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 040910079501014

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 291 over N Mcclellan Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 291 over N Mcclellan Creek in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 291
CrossesN Mcclellan Creek
Location6.0 MI N of IH 40
RouteState Highway 291
StateTexas
Coordinates35.28718, -100.76933
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 291 over N Mcclellan Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 291 over N Mcclellan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 291 over N Mcclellan Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 291 over N Mcclellan Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 291 over N Mcclellan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.