US Bridges

FM 673 over E Fork of Salt Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 6.0 MI NW of FM 623 · Structure no. 160130106301014

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 673 over E Fork of Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 673 over E Fork of Salt 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 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 673
CrossesE Fork of Salt Creek
Location6.0 MI NW of FM 623
RouteState Highway 673
StateTexas
Coordinates28.59244, -97.98204
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2019)
Projected traffic670 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 673 over E Fork of Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 673 over E Fork of Salt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 673 over E Fork of Salt Creek carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 673 over E Fork of Salt Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 673 over E Fork of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.