US Bridges

FM 906 over Pine Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 10.0 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011390076902004

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 906 over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 906 over Pine Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 906
CrossesPine Creek
Location10.0 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 906
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85511, -95.34088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 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 906 over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 906 over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 906 over Pine Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 906 over Pine Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 906 over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.