FM 437 over Donahoe Creek
GoodMilam County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 1915 · Structure no. 171660059007052
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 631
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 437 over Donahoe Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 437 over Donahoe Creek in Milam 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 437 over Donahoe Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 437 over Donahoe 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 437 over Donahoe Creek carry?
About 631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 437 over Donahoe Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 437 over Donahoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.