FM 971 over Opossum Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 3.80 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460269001013
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,088
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 971 over Opossum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 971 over Opossum Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,088 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 971 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 971 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 971 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 1,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 971 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 971 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.