US Bridges

FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 1.6 MI NW of FM 310 · Structure no. 091100183001002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,275 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2039. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1947
CrossesAquilla Lk / Hackberryck
Location1.6 MI NW of FM 310
RouteState Highway 1947
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92853, -97.18747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,275 ft (388.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2020)
Projected traffic263 by 2039
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1947 over Aquilla Lk / Hackberryck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.