US Bridges

FM 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos

Good

Jim Hogg County, Texas · Appx 8.7 MI S of SH 285 · Structure no. 211250122701002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 1017
CrossesArroyo Los Palos
LocationAppx 8.7 MI S of SH 285
RouteState Highway 1017
StateTexas
Coordinates27.18826, -98.62119
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2023)
Projected traffic958 by 2042
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos 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 Arroyo Los Palos carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is FM 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1017 over Arroyo Los Palos?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.