FM 739 over Grape Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750099502002
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 906
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 739 over Grape Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 739 over Grape Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 739 over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 739 over Grape Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 739 over Grape Creek carry?
About 906 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 739 over Grape Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 739 over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.