FM 71 over Merritts Creek

Fair Condition76 years old394 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHopkins
Location2.70 Mi NE Of FM 2653
CarriesFM 71
CrossesMerritts Creek
Coordinates33.25433, -95.72935

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width23.3 ft (7.1 m)
Deck Area162.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic394 (2020)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number011130054604006

Nearby Bridges

CR 4744 over Merrit Creek 1.4 mi Good FM 71 over Emblem Creek 2.1 mi Fair FM 71 over South Sulphur River 3.6 mi Poor FM 71 over Old South Sulphur River 3.9 mi Fair CR 4760 over North Caney Creek 3.9 mi Good CR 4738 over Sulphur River Tributary 4.3 mi Fair FM 3134 over Draw 4.3 mi Good FM 3134 over Draw 4.4 mi Good CR 4738 over Trib.of Sulphur River 4.5 mi Good CR 4771 over North Caney Creek 4.5 mi Good