US Bridges

FM 900 over Stouts Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 4.0 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130068004035

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 900 over Stouts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 900 over Stouts Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 900
CrossesStouts Creek
Location4.0 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 900
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22666, -95.33447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 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
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 900 over Stouts Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 900 over Stouts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 900 over Stouts Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 900 over Stouts Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 900 over Stouts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.