US Bridges

FM 677 over Red River

Fair

Montague County, Texas · At Texas-Oklahoma Line · Structure no. 031690356901002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,800 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 677 over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 677 over Red River 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 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 493 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 2,800 ft (853.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFM 677
CrossesRed River
LocationAt Texas-Oklahoma Line
RouteState Highway 677
StateTexas
Coordinates33.91543, -97.51008
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,800 ft (853.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Red River built?

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

What condition is FM 677 over Red River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 677 over Red River carry?

About 493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 677 over Red River?

The structure is 2,800 ft (853.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 677 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.