FM 317 over Sandy Creek
GoodHenderson County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of FM 1803 · Structure no. 101080088901007
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,705
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 317 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 317 over Sandy Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 317 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 317 over Sandy 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 317 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 1,705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 317 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns FM 317 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.