US Bridges

FM 217 over Coryell Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.34 MI W of FM 2955 · Structure no. 090500213801001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 217 over Coryell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 217 over Coryell Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 217
CrossesCoryell Creek
Location0.34 MI W of FM 2955
RouteState Highway 217
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61928, -97.80562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 217 over Coryell Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FM 217 over Coryell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 217 over Coryell Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 217 over Coryell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 217 over Coryell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.