US Bridges

FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough

Good

Falls County, Texas · 3.00 MI NE of FM 2027 · Structure no. 090740263401003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough 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 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 712
CrossesMc Cullough Slough
Location3.00 MI NE of FM 2027
RouteState Highway 712
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25329, -96.91762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough built?

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

What condition is FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough carry?

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

How long is FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 712 over Mc Cullough Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.