US Bridges

FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek

Fair

Kleberg County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 3320 · Structure no. 161370184501001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek in Kleberg County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 71 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1717
CrossesSanta Gertrudis Creek
Location0.70 MI E of FM 3320
RouteState Highway 1717
CountyKleberg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.46441, -97.82985
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1717 over Santa Gertrudis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.