US Bridges

FM 217 over Goldys Branch

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.38 MI W of FM 182 · Structure no. 090500213801004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 217 over Goldys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 217 over Goldys Branch 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 217
CrossesGoldys Branch
Location0.38 MI W of FM 182
RouteState Highway 217
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62262, -97.74638
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (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 Goldys Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 217 over Goldys Branch 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 Goldys Branch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 217 over Goldys Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 217 over Goldys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.