FM 1770 over Elm Creek
GoodRunnels County, Texas · 5.84 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 072000173101003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1770 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1770 over Elm Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1770 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1770 over Elm 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1770 over Elm Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM 1770 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1770 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.