US Bridges

FM 726 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 192300189501004

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,399
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 726 over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 726 over Walnut Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 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 1,399 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 726
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.15 MI E of US 259
RouteState Highway 726
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74016, -94.74533
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 726 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 726 over Walnut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 726 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 726 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 726 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.