US Bridges

FM 909 over Delaware Creek

FairPosted for load

Red River County, Texas · 0.07 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 011940018903035

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
732
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 909 over Delaware Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 909 over Delaware Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 909
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.07 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 909
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60983, -95.05037
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 909 over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 909 over Delaware 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 909 over Delaware Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 909 over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 909 over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.