US Bridges

FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 3109 · Structure no. 032520221701003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv in Young County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 1974
CrossesClear Frk Brazos Riv
Location0.5 MI E of FM 3109
RouteState Highway 1974
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96068, -98.7668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.