FM 273 over Timber Creek
FairFannin County, Texas · 2.3 MI NE of SH 78 · Structure no. 010750051006016
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,205
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 273 over Timber Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 273 over Timber Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,205 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 273 over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 273 over Timber 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 273 over Timber Creek carry?
About 4,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 273 over Timber Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 273 over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.