FM 170 over Well Creek
FairBrewster County, Texas · 8.9 MI NE of Presidio C/L · Structure no. 240220095710032
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 533
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 170 over Well Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 170 over Well Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 170 over Well Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 170 over Well Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 170 over Well Creek carry?
About 533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 170 over Well Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FM 170 over Well Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.