FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief
FairHouston County, Texas · 5.15 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 111140167701002
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1733 over Hickory Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.