US Bridges

FM 682 over Tonqua Creek

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.36 MI SW of Lavaca C/L · Structure no. 130620084002151

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 682 over Tonqua Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 682 over Tonqua Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 682
CrossesTonqua Creek
Location1.36 MI SW of Lavaca C/L
RouteState Highway 682
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18436, -97.07884
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2023)
Projected traffic801 by 2042
Trucks21%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 682 over Tonqua 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 682 over Tonqua Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 682 over Tonqua Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 682 over Tonqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.