FM 909 over Claphand Crk
PoorPosted for loadRed River County, Texas · 5.7 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940018903041
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 909 over Claphand Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 909 over Claphand Crk in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 909 over Claphand Crk built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 909 over Claphand Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 909 over Claphand Crk carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 909 over Claphand Crk?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 909 over Claphand Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.