FM 762 over Smithers Lake
GoodFort Bend County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of FM 2759 · Structure no. 120800054303254
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,432
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 762 over Smithers Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 762 over Smithers Lake in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 17,432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,194 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 762 over Smithers Lake built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 762 over Smithers Lake 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 762 over Smithers Lake carry?
About 17,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 762 over Smithers Lake?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FM 762 over Smithers Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.