FM 1047 over Simms Creek
FairPosted for loadLampasas County, Texas · 0.90 MI NW of FM 581 · Structure no. 231410102803009
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1047 over Simms Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1047 over Simms Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2038. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1047 over Simms Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1047 over Simms Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1047 over Simms Creek carry?
About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1047 over Simms Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1047 over Simms Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.