FM 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek
FairYoung County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 032520171101002
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 886
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 86 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is FM 1769 over Fork of Oak 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek carry?
About 886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1769 over Fork of Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.