FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek
GoodDenton County, Texas · 3.69 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610131101122
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,293
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 18,293 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek carry?
About 18,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1171 over E. Sharps Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.