US Bridges

FM 817 over Pepper Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.90 MI NE of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001505439

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,449
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 817 over Pepper Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 817 over Pepper Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,449 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,140 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 817
CrossesPepper Creek
Location1.90 MI NE of FM 93
RouteState Highway 817
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07361, -97.42893
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,449 (2020)
Projected traffic10,140 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 817 over Pepper Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 817 over Pepper Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 817 over Pepper Creek carry?

About 6,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 817 over Pepper Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 817 over Pepper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.