US Bridges

FM 317 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of FM 607 · Structure no. 101080088902014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,214
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 317 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 317 over Prairie Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,214 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 317
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2.80 MI E of FM 607
RouteState Highway 317
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22798, -95.60867
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,214 (2020)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 317 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 317 over Prairie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 317 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,214 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 317 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 317 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.