US Bridges

FM 916 over Chambers Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 2.0 Mi. E. of IH-35W · Structure no. 021270071202296

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 916 over Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 916 over Chambers Creek in Johnson 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 916
CrossesChambers Creek
Location2.0 Mi. E. of IH-35W
RouteState Highway 916
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28271, -97.13917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 916 over Chambers Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 916 over Chambers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 916 over Chambers Creek carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 916 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 916 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.