US Bridges

FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of US 82 · Structure no. 031690135201002

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River is a masonry arch - deck carrying FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 677 NB
CrossesElm Fork Trinity River
Location0.3 MI SW of US 82
RouteState Highway 677
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69195, -97.52697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2013)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM 677 NB over Elm Fork Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.