FM 744 over Richland Creek
GoodNavarro County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 1946 · Structure no. 181750166302015
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 247
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 744 over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 744 over Richland Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 744 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 744 over Richland 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 Richland Creek carry?
About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 744 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 744 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.