US Bridges

FM 766 over Fulcher Creek

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 8.16 MI North of FM 953 · Structure no. 130620111301008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 766 over Fulcher Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 766 over Fulcher Creek in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 766
CrossesFulcher Creek
Location8.16 MI North of FM 953
RouteState Highway 766
CountyDeWitt County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26045, -97.35251
Functional classRural Major 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2023)
Projected traffic594 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 766 over Fulcher Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 766 over Fulcher 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 766 over Fulcher Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 766 over Fulcher Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 766 over Fulcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.