FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief
GoodKaufman County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of FM 460 · Structure no. 181300109101193
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,979
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,373 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief carry?
About 10,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 740 over Buffalo Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.