FM 731 over Village Creek
GoodJohnson County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270109404006
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,494
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 731 over Village Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 731 over Village Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7,494 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,538 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 731 over Village Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 731 over Village Creek 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 Village Creek carry?
About 7,494 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 731 over Village Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 731 over Village Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.