US Bridges

FM 1417 over Post Oak Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 11 · Structure no. 010920245302002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1417 over Post Oak Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1417 over Post Oak Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 10,630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,540 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1417
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.2 MI W of SH 11
RouteState Highway 1417
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6031, -96.57643
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,630 (2024)
Projected traffic10,540 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1417 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1417 over Post Oak 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1417 over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 10,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1417 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1417 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.