FM 170 over Alamito Creek
FairPresidio County, Texas · 6.2 MI SE of US 67 Bus · Structure no. 241890095708018
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 570 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 170 over Alamito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 170 over Alamito Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 170 over Alamito Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 170 over Alamito 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 170 over Alamito Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM 170 over Alamito Creek?
The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 170 over Alamito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.