US Bridges

FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 1.17 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080770098302011

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 611
CrossesLittle Buffalo Draw
Location1.17 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 611
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71831, -100.57333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 611 over Little Buffalo Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 611 over Little Buffalo Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.