US Bridges

FM 757 over IH 20

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 102120049506230

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 757 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 757 over IH 20 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,538 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,901 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 757
CrossesIH 20
Location0.7 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 757
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43751, -95.12191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,538 (2021)
Projected traffic1,901 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 757 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 757 over IH 20 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 757 over IH 20 carry?

About 1,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 757 over IH 20?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 757 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.