US Bridges

FM 317 over Leagueville Branch

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 607 · Structure no. 101080088901009

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

About this bridge

FM 317 over Leagueville Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 317 over Leagueville Branch 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 317
CrossesLeagueville Branch
Location0.15 MI W of FM 607
RouteState Highway 317
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23117, -95.6586
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Leagueville Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 317 over Leagueville Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 317 over Leagueville Branch carry?

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

How long is FM 317 over Leagueville Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 317 over Leagueville Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.