US Bridges

FM 811 over Keechi Creek

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 1.45 MI NE of FM 1119 · Structure no. 171450114502013

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
257 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 811 over Keechi Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 811 over Keechi Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 811
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location1.45 MI NE of FM 1119
RouteState Highway 811
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18095, -95.84279
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 811 over Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 811 over Keechi 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 811 over Keechi Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 811 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 811 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.