FM 71 over Emblem Creek
FairHopkins County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of FM 2653 · Structure no. 011130054604005
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 394
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 71 over Emblem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 71 over Emblem Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 71 over Emblem Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 71 over Emblem 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM 71 over Emblem Creek carry?
About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 71 over Emblem Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns FM 71 over Emblem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.