FM 971 over Sore Finger Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 5.80 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460120202019
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 285
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 971 over Sore Finger Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 971 over Sore Finger Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 971 over Sore Finger Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 971 over Sore Finger 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 971 over Sore Finger Creek carry?
About 285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 971 over Sore Finger Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 971 over Sore Finger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.