US Bridges

FM 1711 over Leopard Creek

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of SH 79 · Structure no. 032240161301001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1711 over Leopard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1711 over Leopard Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1711
CrossesLeopard Creek
Location1.6 MI N of SH 79
RouteState Highway 1711
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29251, -98.98879
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2038
Trucks29%
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 1711 over Leopard Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1711 over Leopard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1711 over Leopard Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 1711 over Leopard Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1711 over Leopard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.