US Bridges

FM 1970 over Murvaul Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 2260 · Structure no. 191830042802004

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,239
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1970 over Murvaul Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1970 over Murvaul Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 1,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1970
CrossesMurvaul Creek
Location0.60 MI N of FM 2260
RouteState Highway 1970
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03691, -94.4091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2020)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1970 over Murvaul Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 1970 over Murvaul 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1970 over Murvaul Creek carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1970 over Murvaul Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1970 over Murvaul Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.