US Bridges

SH 317 over Pecan Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 091610039802036

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 over Pecan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 317 over Pecan Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,888 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2037. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 317
CrossesPecan Creek
Location2.2 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 317
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47414, -97.41876
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,888 (2020)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 317 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 317 over Pecan 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 317 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 2,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 317 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.