FM 796 over Olmos Creek
GoodBee County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 797 · Structure no. 160130111801013
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 463
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 796 over Olmos Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 796 over Olmos Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 796 over Olmos Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 796 over Olmos 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 796 over Olmos Creek carry?
About 463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is FM 796 over Olmos Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 796 over Olmos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.