US Bridges

FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 2.50 MI NE of FM 2452 · Structure no. 181750016209033

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,567
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 93 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 709
CrossesSeven Mile Branch
Location2.50 MI NE of FM 2452
RouteState Highway 709
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00405, -96.47787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,567 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 709 over Seven Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch carry?

About 1,567 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 709 over Seven Mile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.