US Bridges

FM 726 over Copeland Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of FM 450 S · Structure no. 191030189502006

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 726 over Copeland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 726 over Copeland Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,151 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 726
CrossesCopeland Creek
Location1.45 MI E of FM 450 S
RouteState Highway 726
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74333, -94.60961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic1,151 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 726 over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 726 over Copeland Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 726 over Copeland Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 726 over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 726 over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.