US Bridges

FM 657 over Little Red River

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 5.00 MI S of FM 1041 · Structure no. 250970231901003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
770 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 657 over Little Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 657 over Little Red River in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 657
CrossesLittle Red River
Location5.00 MI S of FM 1041
RouteState Highway 657
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.54154, -100.77069
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 657 over Little Red River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 657 over Little Red 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 657 over Little Red River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 657 over Little Red River?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 657 over Little Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.