US Bridges

FM 91 over Wanderers Creek

Good

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 2379 · Structure no. 032440070201019

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 91 over Wanderers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 91 over Wanderers Creek in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 91
CrossesWanderers Creek
Location1.3 MI E of FM 2379
RouteState Highway 91
StateTexas
Coordinates34.31102, -99.44071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 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 91 over Wanderers Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 91 over Wanderers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 91 over Wanderers Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 91 over Wanderers Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 91 over Wanderers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.