FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek
FairShelby County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 112100119501004
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 947 over Flat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FM 947 over Flat Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.