FM 517 over Factory Bayou
GoodGalveston County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of 9th Street · Structure no. 120850097802054
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,030
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 517 over Factory Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 517 over Factory Bayou in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 517 over Factory Bayou built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 517 over Factory 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 Factory Bayou carry?
About 5,030 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 517 over Factory Bayou?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 517 over Factory Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.