US Bridges

FM 2817 over Alligator Slough

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of FM 1301 · Structure no. 132410291601001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2817 over Alligator Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2817 over Alligator Slough in Wharton 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 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2817
CrossesAlligator Slough
Location1.95 MI S of FM 1301
RouteState Highway 2817
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26294, -95.99187
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2021)
Projected traffic486 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2817 over Alligator Slough built?

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

What condition is FM 2817 over Alligator Slough 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2817 over Alligator Slough carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2817 over Alligator Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2817 over Alligator Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.