FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib
GoodShelby County, Texas · 3.80 MI NE of US 59 · Structure no. 112100119501005
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 221
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib carry?
About 221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 947 over Flat Fork Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.