FM 642 over Board Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 4.40 MI S of FM 709 · Structure no. 181750100001001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 642 over Board Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 642 over Board Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 642 over Board Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 642 over Board 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 642 over Board Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is FM 642 over Board Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 642 over Board Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.