FM 47 over Allen Creek
GoodVan Zandt County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 102340064602035
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,391
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 47 over Allen Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 47 over Allen Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 47 over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 47 over Allen Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 47 over Allen Creek carry?
About 2,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 47 over Allen Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 47 over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.