US Bridges

FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710131703005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal is a concrete slab carrying FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1722
CrossesLake Clark Canal
Location2.0 MI NW of US 287 Bus
RouteState Highway 1722
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33673, -96.65709
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2020)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1722 over Lake Clark Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.