NFSR 217 over Big Creek
GoodWalker County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of NFSR 221 · Structure no. 081304000033466
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 217 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 217 over Big Creek in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 217 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 217 over Big 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 NFSR 217 over Big Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is NFSR 217 over Big Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 217 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.