US Bridges

SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of Bosque C/L · Structure no. 091610039802015

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,915
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,915 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,911 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 317
CrossesHog Creek & Patton Road
Location2.7 MI S of Bosque C/L
RouteState Highway 317
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61521, -97.4597
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,915 (2023)
Projected traffic2,911 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road carry?

About 1,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 317 over Hog Creek & Patton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.