US Bridges

FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080109902008

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 773
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location4.40 MI N of SH 31
RouteState Highway 773
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33478, -95.74529
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 773 over Kickapoo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 773 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.