US Bridges

FM 117 over Gallina Slough

Good

Zavala County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 1025 · Structure no. 222540023603008

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 117 over Gallina Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 117 over Gallina Slough in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFM 117
CrossesGallina Slough
Location0.90 MI N of FM 1025
RouteState Highway 117
StateTexas
Coordinates28.88583, -99.60372
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2020)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 117 over Gallina Slough built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 117 over Gallina 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 117 over Gallina Slough carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 117 over Gallina Slough?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 117 over Gallina Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.