FM 730 over Denton Creek
FairWise County, Texas · 11.4 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 022490229201001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 493
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 730 over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 730 over Denton Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 730 over Denton Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 730 over Denton 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 730 over Denton Creek carry?
About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is FM 730 over Denton Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 730 over Denton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.