US Bridges

FM 447 over Spring Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 132350084202014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 447 over Spring Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 447 over Spring Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 447
CrossesSpring Crk
Location0.20 MI SW of US 87
RouteState Highway 447
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92191, -97.10244
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2023)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 447 over Spring Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 447 over Spring Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 447 over Spring Crk carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 447 over Spring Crk?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 447 over Spring Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.