US Bridges

FM 47 over Mc Bee Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 6.46 MI S of Rains C/L · Structure no. 102340064601023

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 47 over Mc Bee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 47 over Mc Bee 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 3,504 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 47
CrossesMc Bee Creek
Location6.46 MI S of Rains C/L
RouteState Highway 47
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7633, -95.98256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,504 (2023)
Projected traffic4,270 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mc Bee Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 47 over Mc Bee 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 Mc Bee Creek carry?

About 3,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 47 over Mc Bee Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 47 over Mc Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.