SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek
GoodBrazos County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of SH 21 · Structure no. 170210313802003
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,372
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,242 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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 SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 47 NB over Thompson 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek carry?
About 4,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 47 NB over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.