FM 734 WB over Rattan Creek
FairWilliamson County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of SH 45 · Structure no. 142460341702005
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,278
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 734 WB over Rattan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 734 WB over Rattan 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 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 23,278 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,933 by 2039. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 734 WB over Rattan Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 734 WB over Rattan Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 734 WB over Rattan Creek carry?
About 23,278 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 734 WB over Rattan Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FM 734 WB over Rattan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.