FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek
FairBastrop County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 969 · Structure no. 140110153301005
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,723
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,723 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,785 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1704 over Wilbarger 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek carry?
About 4,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1704 over Wilbarger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.