US Bridges

FM 1687 over Little Brazos River

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 2.85 MI NE of FM 50 · Structure no. 170210156001003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1687 over Little Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1687 over Little Brazos River in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1687
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Location2.85 MI NE of FM 50
RouteState Highway 1687
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69482, -96.50561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1687 over Little Brazos River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1687 over Little Brazos River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1687 over Little Brazos River carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1687 over Little Brazos River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1687 over Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.