FM 705 over Curry Creek
FairSan Augustine County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 112030107901001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 303
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 705 over Curry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 705 over Curry Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 77 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 705 over Curry Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is FM 705 over Curry 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 705 over Curry Creek carry?
About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 705 over Curry Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FM 705 over Curry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.