US Bridges

FM 911 over Anderson Creek

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 2.7 MI S JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940072203018

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 911 over Anderson Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 911 over Anderson Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 911
CrossesAnderson Creek
Location2.7 MI S JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 911
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51193, -94.77666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 911 over Anderson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 911 over Anderson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 911 over Anderson Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 911 over Anderson Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 911 over Anderson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.