US Bridges

FM 701 over Peach Creek

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 7.8 MI N of SH 67 · Structure no. 232150057004004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 701 over Peach Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 701 over Peach Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 701
CrossesPeach Creek
Location7.8 MI N of SH 67
RouteState Highway 701
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94471, -98.77392
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 701 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 701 over Peach 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 701 over Peach Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 701 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 701 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.