US Bridges

FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of FM 917 · Structure no. 021270211802002

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,810 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1902
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location3.4 MI N of FM 917
RouteState Highway 1902
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51009, -97.4289
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,101 (2022)
Projected traffic7,810 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary 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 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1902 over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.