US Bridges

FM 714 over Brady Creek

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 231600108201003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
150 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 714 over Brady Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 714 over Brady Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 714
CrossesBrady Creek
Location0.50 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 714
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13492, -99.32569
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2020)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 714 over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 714 over Brady 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 714 over Brady Creek carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 714 over Brady Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 714 over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.