US Bridges

FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300000611339

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2033. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 604
CrossesFM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST
Location0.50 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 604
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4085, -99.50766
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2013)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 604 over FM 18 / UPRR / N 1st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.