US Bridges

FM 1913 over Big Blue Creek

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 9.3 MI S of SH 152 · Structure no. 041710124402003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1913 over Big Blue Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1913 over Big Blue Creek in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1913
CrossesBig Blue Creek
Location9.3 MI S of SH 152
RouteState Highway 1913
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.72119, -101.6625
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.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1913 over Big Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1913 over Big Blue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1913 over Big Blue Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1913 over Big Blue Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1913 over Big Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.