US Bridges

FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1

Fair

Stephens County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 232150071403004

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1 in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 717
CrossesCaddo Creek Relief #1
Location0.40 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 717
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70633, -98.6673
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 717 over Caddo Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.