US Bridges

FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 160130098801005

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 623
CrossesDry Medio Creek
Location2.0 MI W of US 181
RouteState Highway 623
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60394, -97.83133
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 623 over Dry Medio Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 623 over Dry Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.