US Bridges

FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 3.55 MI E. of FM 2299 · Structure no. 252420076101018

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 592
CrossesEast Br of Bronco Creek
Location3.55 MI E. of FM 2299
RouteState Highway 592
StateTexas
Coordinates35.32826, -100.18927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 592 over East Br of Bronco 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 592 over East Br of Bronco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.