US Bridges

FM 901 over Mineral Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010920137901002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 901 over Mineral Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 901 over Mineral Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 901
CrossesMineral Creek
Location2.1 MI N of US 82
RouteState Highway 901
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.70245, -96.84827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 901 over Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 901 over Mineral 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 901 over Mineral Creek carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 901 over Mineral Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 901 over Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.