US Bridges

FM 677 over Valley Branch

Good

Montague County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of FM 373 · Structure no. 031690356901001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 677 over Valley Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 677 over Valley Branch in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 677
CrossesValley Branch
Location2.8 MI N of FM 373
RouteState Highway 677
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88202, -97.49052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 677 over Valley Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 677 over Valley Branch 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 over Valley Branch carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 677 over Valley Branch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 677 over Valley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.