FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek
PoorPosted for loadThrockmorton County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 032240098205008
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.