US Bridges

FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 2048 · Structure no. 022490031204036

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,258
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River is a concrete slab carrying FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,258 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,380 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 730
CrossesTrib W Frk Trinity River
Location0.65 MI N of FM 2048
RouteState Highway 730
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05151, -97.56163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,258 (2020)
Projected traffic5,380 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River carry?

About 6,258 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 730 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.