US Bridges

FM 938 over Wasp Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.1 MI NW of US 84 · Structure no. 091610118702004

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 938 over Wasp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 938 over Wasp Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 938
CrossesWasp Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of US 84
RouteState Highway 938
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46411, -97.48011
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic476 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 938 over Wasp Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 938 over Wasp 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 938 over Wasp Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 938 over Wasp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 938 over Wasp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.