US Bridges

FM 751 over Mc Bee Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.5 MI NW of FM 47 · Structure no. 102340108901007

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 751 over Mc Bee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 751 over Mc Bee Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 751
CrossesMc Bee Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of FM 47
RouteState Highway 751
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74551, -96.02352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2023)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 751 over Mc Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 751 over Mc Bee 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 751 over Mc Bee Creek carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 751 over Mc Bee Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 751 over Mc Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.