FM 68 over Allen Creek
FairFannin County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 271 · Structure no. 010750062001001
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 327
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 68 over Allen Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 68 over Allen Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 68 over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 68 over Allen 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 68 over Allen Creek carry?
About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 68 over Allen Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 68 over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.