US Bridges

FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR

Good

Parker County, Texas · 5.10 MI SW of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840160101003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,408
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 5,408 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 730
CrossesTrib of Silver CR
Location5.10 MI SW of SH 199
RouteState Highway 730
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85036, -97.61082
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,408 (2018)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 730 over Trib of Silver CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR carry?

About 5,408 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 730 over Trib of Silver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.