FM 817 over Pecan Bayou
FairBell County, Texas · 0.75 MI NE of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001505440
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,293
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 817 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 817 over Pecan Bayou 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 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 817 over Pecan Bayou built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 817 over Pecan Bayou 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 817 over Pecan Bayou carry?
About 3,293 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 817 over Pecan Bayou?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 817 over Pecan Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.