US Bridges

FM 734 EB over Lake Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 620 · Structure no. 142460341702002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,278
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 734 EB over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 734 EB over Lake Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,278 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 734 EB
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.9 MI S of FM 620
RouteState Highway 734
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46482, -97.75902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,278 (2019)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 734 EB over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 734 EB over Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 734 EB over Lake Creek carry?

About 23,278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 734 EB over Lake Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 734 EB over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.