US Bridges

FM 91 over Wanderers Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of Wilbarger C/L · Structure no. 251000070202017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 91 over Wanderers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 91 over Wanderers Creek in Hardeman 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 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesFM 91
CrossesWanderers Creek
Location3.2 MI W of Wilbarger C/L
RouteState Highway 91
StateTexas
Coordinates34.27911, -99.50822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 91 over Wanderers Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 91 over Wanderers 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 91 over Wanderers Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 91 over Wanderers Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 91 over Wanderers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.