US Bridges

FM 604 over Lick Branch

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 080300097401011

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 604 over Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 604 over Lick Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 604
CrossesLick Branch
Location0.50 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 604
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26459, -99.53883
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 604 over Lick Branch 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 Lick Branch carry?

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

How long is FM 604 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 604 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.