FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief
GoodFalls County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 1240 · Structure no. 090740075205027
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 682
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief carry?
About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 147 over Big Elm Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.