US Bridges

FM 673 over Poesta Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160130106301020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,359
2022 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 1969, so it is 56 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 673
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 673
StateTexas
Coordinates28.40224, -97.76168
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2022)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 2,359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 673 over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 673 over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.