US Bridges

FM 217 over Branch of Sears Branch

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 1.59 MI SE of SH 6 · Structure no. 090180083302297

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 217 over Branch of Sears Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 217 over Branch of Sears Branch 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 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 217
CrossesBranch of Sears Branch
Location1.59 MI SE of SH 6
RouteState Highway 217
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65709, -97.50382
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 217 over Branch of Sears Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 217 over Branch of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 217 over Branch of Sears Branch carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 217 over Branch of Sears Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 217 over Branch of Sears Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.