FM 217 over Sears Branch
GoodBosque County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 217 · Structure no. 090180083302296
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 217 over Sears Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 217 over Sears Branch in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 217 over Sears Branch built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 217 over Sears Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 217 over Sears Branch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 217 over Sears Branch?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 217 over Sears Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.