FM 892 over Petronila Creek
FairPosted for loadNueces County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780108804005
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 892 over Petronila Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 892 over Petronila Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 892 over Petronila Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 892 over Petronila 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 892 over Petronila Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 892 over Petronila Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 892 over Petronila Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.