US Bridges

FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 2.5 MI NW of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270109403019

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,898
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,630 by 2030. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 731
CrossesDeer Creek Tributary
Location2.5 MI NW of SH 174
RouteState Highway 731
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55217, -97.36439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,898 (2015)
Projected traffic24,630 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary carry?

About 17,898 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 731 over Deer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.