US Bridges

FM 747 over Hassell Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 5.00 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 100370111201004

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 747 over Hassell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 747 over Hassell Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 747
CrossesHassell Creek
Location5.00 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 747
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85156, -95.37108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2021)
Projected traffic470 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 747 over Hassell Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 747 over Hassell 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 747 over Hassell Creek carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 747 over Hassell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 747 over Hassell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.