FM 647 over US 59
FairWharton County, Texas · 1.60 MI SW of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410008906175
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 647 over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 647 over US 59 in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 647 over US 59 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 647 over US 59 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does FM 647 over US 59 carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 647 over US 59?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 647 over US 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.