FM 747 over Six Mile Creek
FairCherokee County, Texas · 4.55 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 100370111201006
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 747 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 747 over Six Mile Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 747 over Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 747 over Six Mile 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 Six Mile Creek carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 747 over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM 747 over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.