FM 1770 over Elm Creek
Runnels County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 1770 over Elm Creek in Runnels County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 70 of the 159 inventoried bridges in Runnels County rated good (44.0%); 6 (3.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 149 ft |
| Location | 5.84 Mi E of US 83 |
| NBI structure number | 072000173101003 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Runnels County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 67 (NB & SB) over Colorado River | 1958 | 9,778 | Good |
| US 67 over Draw | 1961 | 6,435 | Good |
| US 67 over Little Concho Creek | 1961 | 5,820 | Fair |
| US 67 over Draw | 1961 | 5,820 | Fair |
| US 67 EB over Little Concho Creek | 1961 | 5,820 | Good |
| US 67 over Sand Branch | 1921 | 5,622 | Good |
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