US Bridges

FM 60 over Davidson Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 2.9 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 170260064803011

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 60 over Davidson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 60 over Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 60
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location2.9 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41974, -96.54041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 60 over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FM 60 over Davidson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 60 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 60 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 60 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.