US Bridges

FM 673 over Poesta Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 2824 · Structure no. 160130106301010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 673 over Poesta Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 673 over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 673
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 2824
RouteState Highway 673
StateTexas
Coordinates28.46476, -97.8571
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 673 over Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 673 over Poesta Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 673 over Poesta Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 673 over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 673 over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.