US Bridges

FM 713 over Daniels Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 86 · Structure no. 140280080503006

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 713 over Daniels Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 713 over Daniels Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 713
CrossesDaniels Creek
Location1.3 MI W of FM 86
RouteState Highway 713
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85068, -97.54814
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 713 over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FM 713 over Daniels 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 713 over Daniels Creek carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 713 over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 713 over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.