FM 517 over Cedar Creek
FairGalveston County, Texas · 5.60 MI NE of SH 35 · Structure no. 120850100202002
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,518
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 517 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 517 over Cedar Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 77 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 14,518 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,036 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 517 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 517 over Cedar Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 517 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 14,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 517 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 517 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.