FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief
FairWilliamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 1660 · Structure no. 142460120001033
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,992
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6,992 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,789 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 973 over Brushy Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief carry?
About 6,992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns FM 973 over Brushy Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.