US Bridges

FM 47 over Koen Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 5.31 MI SW of Rains C/L · Structure no. 102340064601022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,866
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 47 over Koen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 47 over Koen Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 47
CrossesKoen Creek
Location5.31 MI SW of Rains C/L
RouteState Highway 47
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77974, -95.98365
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,866 (2020)
Projected traffic4,270 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 47 over Koen Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 47 over Koen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 47 over Koen Creek carry?

About 2,866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 47 over Koen Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 47 over Koen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.