US Bridges

FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 0.56 MI NE of FM 215 · Structure no. 090180083302293

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
471
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek in Bosque 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 217
CrossesTrib. of Live Oak Creek
Location0.56 MI NE of FM 215
RouteState Highway 217
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63034, -97.59222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 217 over Trib. of Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.