FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief
GoodHouston County, Texas · 5.45 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 111140093703028
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 463
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 227 over Hickory 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief carry?
About 463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 227 over Hickory Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.