FM 1227 over Grassy Creek
FairGrimes County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 170940064306045
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1227 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1227 over Grassy Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1227 over Grassy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1227 over Grassy 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1227 over Grassy Creek carry?
About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1227 over Grassy Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1227 over Grassy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.