FM 73 over Navasota River
GoodLimestone County, Texas · 5.83 MI NE of US 84 · Structure no. 091470067301009
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 729
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 73 over Navasota River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 73 over Navasota River in Limestone 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 73 over Navasota River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 73 over Navasota 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 73 over Navasota River carry?
About 729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 73 over Navasota 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 73 over Navasota River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.