US Bridges

FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 639 · Structure no. 181750099701009

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 744
CrossesHarris Branch Creek
Location1.80 MI E of FM 639
RouteState Highway 744
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.991, -96.76314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 744 over Harris Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 744 over Harris Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.