FM 471 over Fort Ewell Creek
GoodMedina County, Texas · 0.12 MI W of SH 132 · Structure no. 151630154701004
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,888
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 471 over Fort Ewell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 471 over Fort Ewell Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,247 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 471 over Fort Ewell Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FM 471 over Fort Ewell 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 471 over Fort Ewell Creek carry?
About 1,888 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 471 over Fort Ewell Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 471 over Fort Ewell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.