FM 172 over Post Oak Creek
FairClay County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Archer CO LN · Structure no. 030390082403007
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 172 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 172 over Post Oak Creek in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 172 over Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 172 over Post Oak 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 172 over Post Oak Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM 172 over Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 172 over Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.