US Bridges

FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 5.1 MI N of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000164601001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1677
CrossesBig Coyote Creek Branch
Location5.1 MI N of SH 153
RouteState Highway 1677
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02089, -100.03878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1677 over Big Coyote Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.