US Bridges

FM 912 over Doe Run Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 1.67 MI NE of SH 105 · Structure no. 172390031512035

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 912 over Doe Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 912 over Doe Run Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 100 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 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 912
CrossesDoe Run Creek
Location1.67 MI NE of SH 105
RouteState Highway 912
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30141, -96.19373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 912 over Doe Run Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is FM 912 over Doe Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 912 over Doe Run Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 912 over Doe Run Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 912 over Doe Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.