FM 171 over Bear Creek
GoodWichita County, Texas · 2.6 MI NE of FM 890 · Structure no. 032430068101029
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 479
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 171 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 171 over Bear Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 171 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 171 over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 171 over Bear Creek carry?
About 479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM 171 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 171 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.