US Bridges

FM 726 over Clark Branch

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 1.80 MI NE of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300189601003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 726 over Clark Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 726 over Clark Branch in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 726
CrossesClark Branch
Location1.80 MI NE of SH 154
RouteState Highway 726
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72155, -94.78141
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2020)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clark Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 726 over Clark Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 726 over Clark Branch carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 726 over Clark Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 726 over Clark Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.