US Bridges

FM 756 over Toll 49

Good

Smith County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120348702012

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 756 over Toll 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 756 over Toll 49 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,967 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 756
CrossesToll 49
Location2.0 MI E of US 69
RouteState Highway 756
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2473, -95.27644
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,119 (2021)
Projected traffic9,967 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 756 over Toll 49 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 756 over Toll 49 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 756 over Toll 49 carry?

About 7,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 756 over Toll 49?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 756 over Toll 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.