FM 726 over Clear Creek
FairUpshur County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 1650 · Structure no. 192300189603004
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,615
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 726 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 726 over Clear Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,615 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 726 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 726 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 1,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 726 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 726 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.