US Bridges

FM 766 over Guadalupe River

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 4.17 MI North of US 183 · Structure no. 130620111301022

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
900 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 766 over Guadalupe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 766 over Guadalupe River in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2040. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 766
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location4.17 MI North of US 183
RouteState Highway 766
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14708, -97.3176
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2023)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 766 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 766 over Guadalupe River 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 766 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 766 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 766 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.