US Bridges

FM 917 over Wallace Branch

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of FM1902 · Structure no. 021270118102006

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 917 over Wallace Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 917 over Wallace Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,521 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2033. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 917
CrossesWallace Branch
Location4.1 MI W of FM1902
RouteState Highway 917
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45323, -97.48677
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,521 (2024)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 917 over Wallace Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 917 over Wallace 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 917 over Wallace Branch carry?

About 5,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 917 over Wallace Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 917 over Wallace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.