US Bridges

FM 317 over Murphy Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of FM 1803 · Structure no. 101080088901008

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 317 over Murphy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 317 over Murphy 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 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 317
CrossesMurphy Creek
Location2.25 MI E of FM 1803
RouteState Highway 317
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23275, -95.66614
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2018)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 317 over Murphy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 317 over Murphy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 317 over Murphy Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 317 over Murphy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 317 over Murphy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.