US Bridges

Finfeather RD over FM 1179

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210131601093

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,228
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finfeather RD over FM 1179 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finfeather RD over FM 1179 in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,228 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,519 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFinfeather RD
CrossesFM 1179
Location0.7 MI NE of FM 2818
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63412, -96.36618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,228 (2017)
Projected traffic11,519 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Finfeather RD over FM 1179 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finfeather RD over FM 1179 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Finfeather RD over FM 1179 carry?

About 8,228 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Finfeather RD over FM 1179?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Finfeather RD over FM 1179?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.