US Bridges

FM 682 over Tonqua Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.45 MI SE of FM 3010 · Structure no. 130620084002002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 682 over Tonqua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 682 over Tonqua Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 682
CrossesTonqua Creek
Location2.45 MI SE of FM 3010
RouteState Highway 682
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22417, -97.11196
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 682 over Tonqua Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 682 over Tonqua Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 682 over Tonqua Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 682 over Tonqua Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 682 over Tonqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.