FM 797 over Olmos Creek

Fair Condition86 years old118 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBee
Location0.7 Mi W Of FM 888
CarriesFM 797
CrossesOlmos Creek
Coordinates28.25196, -97.75906

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Max Span15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Deck Width24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Area312.4 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic118 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number160130111901002

Nearby Bridges

FM 888 over Olmos Creek 0.7 mi Good FM 797 over Draw 1.8 mi Good FM 888 over Elm Creek 3.2 mi Good FM 796 over Olmos Creek 3.8 mi Good FM 1349 over Elm Creek 3.8 mi Fair SH 359 over Bullshead Creek 3.8 mi Fair SH 359 over Ratta Creek 3.9 mi Good FM 888 over Aransas Creek 3.9 mi Fair FM 797 over Draw 4.2 mi Good US 181 over Draw 4.4 mi Fair