US Bridges

FM 909 over Scatter Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 7.5 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940018903053

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 909 over Scatter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 909 over Scatter Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 909
CrossesScatter Creek
Location7.5 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 909
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51947, -95.09819
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 909 over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 909 over Scatter 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 Scatter Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 909 over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 909 over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.