US Bridges

FM 1702 over Mills Creek

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 1.75 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470103901009

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1702 over Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1702 over Mills Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 years old, older 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1702
CrossesMills Creek
Location1.75 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1702
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86864, -98.32802
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2020)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1702 over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1702 over Mills Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1702 over Mills Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1702 over Mills Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1702 over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.