US Bridges

FM 1915 over Little River Relief

Good

Milam County, Texas · 4.9 MI E of FM 437 · Structure no. 171660248101004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1915 over Little River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1915 over Little River Relief in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1915
CrossesLittle River Relief
Location4.9 MI E of FM 437
RouteState Highway 1915
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80195, -97.16459
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 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 1915 over Little River Relief built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1915 over Little River Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1915 over Little River Relief carry?

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

How long is FM 1915 over Little River Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1915 over Little River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.