FM 973 over SH 130 Ml
FairTravis County, Texas · 4.1 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 142270044006088
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 290 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 973 over SH 130 Ml is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 973 over SH 130 Ml in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,390 by 2030. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 973 over SH 130 Ml built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 973 over SH 130 Ml 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 973 over SH 130 Ml carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 973 over SH 130 Ml?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FM 973 over SH 130 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.