US Bridges

FM 1915 over Little River

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 4.1 MI SW of US 190 · Structure no. 171660248101003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1915 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1915 over Little River in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1915
CrossesLittle River
Location4.1 MI SW of US 190
RouteState Highway 1915
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82158, -97.14179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2023)
Projected traffic412 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1915 over Little River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1915 over Little River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1915 over Little River carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1915 over Little River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1915 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.