FM 655 over Outfall Channel
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 4.10 MI W of FM 521 · Structure no. 120200104301009
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,926
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 655 over Outfall Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 655 over Outfall Channel in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,926 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 655 over Outfall Channel built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 655 over Outfall Channel 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 655 over Outfall Channel carry?
About 1,926 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 655 over Outfall Channel?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 655 over Outfall Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.