US Bridges

FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 4.9 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490160901002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 538 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1630
CrossesRio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr
Location4.9 MI W of FM 373
RouteState Highway 1630
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56779, -97.47359
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2020)
Projected traffic689 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1630 over Rio Br Elm Fork Trin Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.