FM 749 over North Fork of Red River
FairGray County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 2375 · Structure no. 040910031004004
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 749 over North Fork of Red River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 749 over North Fork of Red River in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 749 over North Fork of Red River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 749 over North Fork of Red River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 749 over North Fork of Red River carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM 749 over North Fork of Red River?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 749 over North Fork of Red River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.