US Bridges

FM 682 over Bear Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 2.40 MI South of FM 1447 · Structure no. 130620084002006

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 682 over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 682 over Bear Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 682
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.40 MI South of FM 1447
RouteState Highway 682
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15726, -97.05803
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 682 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FM 682 over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 682 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 682 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.