US Bridges

FM 926 over Little Skid Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of Furr RD · Structure no. 032520056205017

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 926 over Little Skid Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 926 over Little Skid Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 926
CrossesLittle Skid Creek
Location3.1 MI E of Furr RD
RouteState Highway 926
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21566, -98.78152
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks37%
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 926 over Little Skid Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 926 over Little Skid 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 926 over Little Skid Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 926 over Little Skid Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 926 over Little Skid Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.