US Bridges

FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.85 MI South of FM 1447 · Structure no. 130620084002013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 682
CrossesLittle Brushy Creek
Location0.85 MI South of FM 1447
RouteState Highway 682
StateTexas
Coordinates29.17241, -97.0768
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2023)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 682 over Little Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 682 over Little Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.