US Bridges

FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 1.2 MI E JCT FM 911 · Structure no. 011940162002002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1701
CrossesAnderson Crk Branch
Location1.2 MI E JCT FM 911
RouteState Highway 1701
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52798, -94.76264
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1701 over Anderson Crk Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.