US Bridges

FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Panola County, Texas · 3.50 MI E of FM 699 · Structure no. 191830223901001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
303 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,398
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 2,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2033. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2517
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location3.50 MI E of FM 699
RouteState Highway 2517
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12249, -94.21992
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,398 (2020)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 2517 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 2,398 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2517 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.