US Bridges

FM 1997 over Grays Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 2.05 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 191030191902003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1997 over Grays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1997 over Grays Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1997
CrossesGrays Creek
Location2.05 MI SW of US 59
RouteState Highway 1997
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65979, -94.34394
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1997 over Grays Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1997 over Grays 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1997 over Grays Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1997 over Grays Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1997 over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.