US Bridges

FM 916 over Pilot Branch

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 4.3 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270159904281

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 916 over Pilot Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 916 over Pilot Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFM 916
CrossesPilot Branch
Location4.3 MI W of SH 174
RouteState Highway 916
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20918, -97.44261
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2023)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Pilot Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 916 over Pilot Branch 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 Pilot Branch carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 916 over Pilot Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 916 over Pilot Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.