US Bridges

FM 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 6.10 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300097401006

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 years old, older 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 604
CrossesNorth Prong Pecan Bayou
Location6.10 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 604
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3335, -99.50732
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou 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 North Prong Pecan Bayou carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 604 over North Prong Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.