FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek
GoodJim Hogg County, Texas · Appx 8.8 MI S of SH 285 · Structure no. 211250122701001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 684 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1017 over Baluarte 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1017 over Baluarte Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.