US Bridges

FM 717 over Caddo Creek

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 232150071403019

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 717 over Caddo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 717 over Caddo Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 717
CrossesCaddo Creek
Location0.5 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 717
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70565, -98.66766
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 717 over Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 717 over Caddo 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 717 over Caddo Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 717 over Caddo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 717 over Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.