US Bridges

FM 617 over Lake Creek

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 081050098201002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 617 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 617 over Lake Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 617
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.20 MI W of US 277
RouteState Highway 617
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32845, -99.69696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 617 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 617 over Lake Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 617 over Lake Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 617 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 617 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.