US Bridges

FM 919 over Eagle Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of US180 · Structure no. 021820117801011

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 919 over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 919 over Eagle Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 919
CrossesEagle Creek
Location0.3 MI S of US180
RouteState Highway 919
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7329, -98.37574
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 919 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 919 over Eagle Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 919 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 919 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 919 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.