US Bridges

FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 6.1 Mi. N. of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130068004034

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
134
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 900
CrossesWhite Oak Creek Relief
Location6.1 Mi. N. of IH 30
RouteState Highway 900
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24031, -95.36512
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 900 over White Oak Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 900 over White Oak Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.