FM 791 over Metate Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 3.15 MI SW of US 281A · Structure no. 150070173903005
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 543
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 791 over Metate Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 791 over Metate Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 791 over Metate Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 791 over Metate 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 791 over Metate Creek carry?
About 543 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM 791 over Metate Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 791 over Metate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.