US Bridges

FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel

Good

Concho County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of FM 381 · Structure no. 070480087004015

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
616
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 616 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 765
CrossesKickapoo Creek Rel
Location4.30 MI E of FM 381
RouteState Highway 765
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39129, -100.01914
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic616 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel carry?

About 616 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over Kickapoo Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.