SP 317
Carrying SP 317 over SL 79
1.0 MI N OF US 277, Val Verde, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SP 317
The SP 317 bridge in Val Verde, Texas carries SP 317 over SL 79. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 1,833 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SP 317 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2012
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,833 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 222330362101001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SP 317 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SP 317 against other structures in Val Verde and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SP 317?
SP 317 in Val Verde, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SP 317 inspected?
SP 317's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,833 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SP 317 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SP 317?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SP 317.
Who is responsible for maintaining SP 317?
Ownership is not specified for SP 317 in the NBI.
How old is SP 317 and does age affect safety?
SP 317 was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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