FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief
GoodNavarro County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 1838 · Structure no. 181750016209070
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 446
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 709 over Battle Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief carry?
About 446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 709 over Battle Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.