FM 47 over Sabine River-spillway

Fair Condition67 years old1,603 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyVan Zandt
Location0.53 Mi SW Of Rains C/l
CarriesFM 47
CrossesSabine River-spillway
Coordinates32.80651, -95.91916

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length273.0 ft (83.2 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area790.4 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,603 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number102340064601021

Nearby Bridges

FM 47 over Sabine River 0.6 mi Good FM 1395 over Mc Bee Creek 2.5 mi Fair CR 3702 over Mcenturff Creek 3.0 mi Good FM 2324 over Shuttle Creek 3.5 mi Fair CR 1325 over Woodbury Creek 3.5 mi Fair FM 1395 over Mcenturff Creek 3.9 mi Fair FM 47 over Koen Creek 4.2 mi Fair FM 2324 over Reeder Crk 4.2 mi Fair CR 1495 over Woodbury Creek 4.7 mi Good FM 47 over Mc Bee Creek 4.7 mi Fair