US Bridges

FM 712 over Brazos River

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.70 MI NE of FM 2027 · Structure no. 090740263401002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
700 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 712 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 712 over Brazos River in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2033. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 712
CrossesBrazos River
Location2.70 MI NE of FM 2027
RouteState Highway 712
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25143, -96.92212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 712 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 712 over Brazos River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 712 over Brazos River carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 712 over Brazos River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 712 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.