US Bridges

FM 4 over US 67

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270042203028

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,929
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 4 over US 67 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 4 over US 67 in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2036. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 4
CrossesUS 67
Location3.2 MI W of SH 174
RouteState Highway 4
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36468, -97.44179
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,929 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 4 over US 67 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 4 over US 67 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FM 4 over US 67 carry?

About 12,929 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FM 4 over US 67?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 4 over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.