FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary
GoodLampasas County, Texas · 2.20 MI NW of FM 581 · Structure no. 231410102803001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Masonry
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary is a masonry culvert carrying FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1047 over Simms 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1047 over Simms Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.