US Bridges

FM 592 over Bronco Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 252420076101005

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 592 over Bronco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 592 over Bronco Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 592
CrossesBronco Creek
Location1.65 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 592
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.31372, -100.20762
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2013)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2033
Trucks11%
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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 592 over Bronco Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 592 over Bronco 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 592 over Bronco Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 592 over Bronco Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 592 over Bronco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.