FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek
FairArcher County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 030050082402006
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 788
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 172 over Little Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 172 over Little Post 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek carry?
About 788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 172 over Little Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.