US Bridges

FM 917 over Reese Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 3.1 MI NE of FM 2738 · Structure no. 021270118104004

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,572
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 917 over Reese Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 917 over Reese Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 11,572 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,870 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFM 917
CrossesReese Branch
Location3.1 MI NE of FM 2738
RouteState Highway 917
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52568, -97.13895
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,572 (2014)
Projected traffic12,870 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 917 over Reese Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FM 917 over Reese Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 917 over Reese Branch carry?

About 11,572 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 917 over Reese Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 917 over Reese Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.