US Bridges

FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River

Good

Jones County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 1812 · Structure no. 081280048401004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 707
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location1.20 MI N of FM 1812
RouteState Highway 707
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64424, -99.92649
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 707 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.