FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of SH 111 · Structure no. 131430111304014
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 272 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 395
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1447 over Big Brushy 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek carry?
About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1447 over Big Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.