US Bridges

FM 977 over Two Mile Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 4.65 MI SE of SH 75 · Structure no. 171450114703096

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 977 over Two Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 977 over Two Mile Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 977
CrossesTwo Mile Creek
Location4.65 MI SE of SH 75
RouteState Highway 977
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13377, -95.90556
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 977 over Two Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 977 over Two Mile Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 977 over Two Mile Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 977 over Two Mile Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 977 over Two Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.