FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek
GoodDeWitt County, Texas · 11.91 MI East of US 183 · Structure no. 130620111302004
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 549
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 years old, older 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 1447 over Little Brushy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek carry?
About 549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1447 over Little Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.