FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief
GoodHouston County, Texas · 0.08 MI NE of FM 2022 · Structure no. 111140093702013
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 471
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief carry?
About 471 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FM 227 over Murchison Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.