US Bridges

FM 744 over Bynum Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 171 · Structure no. 091100166301017

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 744 over Bynum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 744 over Bynum Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 744
CrossesBynum Creek
Location0.6 MI E of SH 171
RouteState Highway 744
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92019, -96.88525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 744 over Bynum Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 744 over Bynum 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 744 over Bynum Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 744 over Bynum Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 744 over Bynum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.