FM 72 over Spring Creek
PoorPosted for loadIrion County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 071190007707043
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 72 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 72 over Spring Creek in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2038. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 72 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 72 over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 72 over Spring Creek carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 72 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns FM 72 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.