FM 765 over Cow Creek
FairMcCulloch County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 231600087006034
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 765 over Cow Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 765 over Cow Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 303 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 765 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 765 over Cow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 765 over Cow Creek carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 765 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 765 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.