US Bridges

FM 682 over Chicolete Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · At Dewitt - Victoria C/L · Structure no. 130620084002014

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 682 over Chicolete Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 682 over Chicolete Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 682
CrossesChicolete Creek
LocationAt Dewitt - Victoria C/L
RouteState Highway 682
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0917, -96.99455
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Chicolete Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 682 over Chicolete 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 Chicolete Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 682 over Chicolete Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 682 over Chicolete Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.