FM 972 over Opossum Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 4.6 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460120201233
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,367
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 972 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 972 over Opossum Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,729 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 972 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 972 over Opossum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 972 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 1,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 972 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 972 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.