US Bridges

FM 1611 over US 84

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 4.50 MI NW of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080005308072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,027
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1611 over US 84 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1611 over US 84 in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1611
CrossesUS 84
Location4.50 MI NW of SH 208
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79324, -100.95953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1611 over US 84 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1611 over US 84 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 1611 over US 84 carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1611 over US 84?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1611 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.