FM 774 over Artesian Creek
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 161960044705052
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 774 over Artesian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 774 over Artesian Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 774 over Artesian Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 774 over Artesian 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 774 over Artesian Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 774 over Artesian Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 774 over Artesian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.