SH 47 SB over FM 1179
GoodBrazos County, Texas · 1.17 MI S of FM 1688 · Structure no. 170210313802010
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,356
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 47 SB over FM 1179 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 47 SB over FM 1179 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,698 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 47 SB over FM 1179 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 47 SB over FM 1179 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 SB over FM 1179 carry?
About 8,356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 47 SB over FM 1179?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 47 SB over FM 1179?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.