SH 171 over Four Mile Creek
FairHill County, Texas · 4.0 MI NW of SH 22 · Structure no. 091100041803036
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,582
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 171 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 171 over Four Mile Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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 3,582 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,101 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 171 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 171 over Four Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 171 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 3,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SH 171 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 171 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.