FM 46 over Big Willow Creek
GoodRobertson County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of SH 14 · Structure no. 171980054001044
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 758
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 46 over Big Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 46 over Big Willow Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 46 over Big Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 46 over Big Willow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 46 over Big Willow Creek carry?
About 758 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 46 over Big Willow Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 46 over Big Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.