US Bridges

FM 915 over Dove Creek

Good

Schleicher County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Irion C/L · Structure no. 072070164402002

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 915 over Dove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 915 over Dove Creek in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFM 915
CrossesDove Creek
Location0.70 MI S of Irion C/L
RouteState Highway 915
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07589, -100.77595
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic311 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 915 over Dove Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 915 over Dove 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 915 over Dove Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 915 over Dove Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 915 over Dove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.