FM 517 over Gum Bayou
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 3436 · Structure no. 120850097802015
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 517 over Gum Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 517 over Gum Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 by 2033. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 517 over Gum Bayou built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 517 over Gum Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 517 over Gum Bayou carry?
About 9,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 517 over Gum Bayou?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns FM 517 over Gum Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.