US Bridges

FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.80 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 130290168801002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1679
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.80 MI SW of US 87
RouteState Highway 1679
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.60026, -96.73476
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1679 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1679 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.