US Bridges

FM 824 over Mc Clure Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 5.85 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750115401009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 824 over Mc Clure Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 824 over Mc Clure Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 824
CrossesMc Clure Creek
Location5.85 MI S of SH 56
RouteState Highway 824
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50521, -95.89591
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 824 over Mc Clure Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 824 over Mc Clure 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 824 over Mc Clure Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 824 over Mc Clure Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 824 over Mc Clure Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.