FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv
Young County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 1974 over Clear Frk Brazos Riv in Young County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 149 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 63 of the 109 inventoried bridges in Young County rated good (57.8%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 360 ft |
| Location | 0.5 Mi E of FM 3109 |
| NBI structure number | 032520221701003 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Young County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 16 over Draw | 1966 | 12,030 | Good |
| SH 16 over Dry Creek | 1966 | 7,019 | Good |
| SH 67 over Salt Creek | 1963 | 4,632 | Fair |
| US 380 over Draw | 1928 | 4,090 | Good |
| CR 377/ Bale Road over Farmers Branch | 2012 | 4,090 | Fair |
| SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek | 1954 | 3,999 | Fair |
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