US Bridges

FM 1105 over Opossum Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 6.80 MI SW of FM 487 · Structure no. 142460203802008

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1105 over Opossum Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1105 over Opossum Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,007 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1105
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location6.80 MI SW of FM 487
RouteState Highway 1105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76293, -97.59585
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2021)
Projected traffic1,007 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1105 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1105 over Opossum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1105 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1105 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1105 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.