US Bridges

FM 744 over Wolf Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 1578 · Structure no. 181750166303011

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
826
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 744 over Wolf Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 744 over Wolf Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 744
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.70 MI E of FM 1578
RouteState Highway 744
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99591, -96.74354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 744 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 744 over Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 744 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 744 over Wolf 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 744 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.