US Bridges

FM 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 3.30 MI S of FM 611 · Structure no. 080770218601001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1657
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location3.30 MI S of FM 611
RouteState Highway 1657
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79354, -100.50696
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1657 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.