FM 744 over Four Mile Creek
GoodHill County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of SH 171 · Structure no. 091100166301018
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 744 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 744 over Four Mile Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 744 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 744 over Four Mile 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 744 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 744 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 744 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.