US Bridges

FM 726 over Brushy Creek

Good

Marion County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of FM 1968 · Structure no. 191550189503005

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 726 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 726 over Brushy Creek in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 726
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.30 MI E of FM 1968
RouteState Highway 726
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73349, -94.56058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2023)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 726 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 726 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 726 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 726 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 726 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.