FM 947 over Ship Creek

Good Condition70 years old381 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyShelby
Location1.60 Mi NE Of US 59
CarriesFM 947
CrossesShip Creek
Coordinates31.92924, -94.37984

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area117.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic381 (2024)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number112100119501003

Nearby Bridges

FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek 0.7 mi Fair CR 4916 over Flat Fork Creek 0.9 mi Fair FM 947 over Nelson Creek 1.4 mi Fair FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib 2.1 mi Good SH 87 over Draw 2.1 mi Good US 59 over Flat Fork Creek 2.3 mi Good CR 4855 over Byfield Creek 2.4 mi Good US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #1 2.4 mi Fair US 59 over Flat Fork Crk Slough #2 2.6 mi Good CR 4037 (holly St) over Flat Fork Creek Trib 2.7 mi Fair