US Bridges

FM 716 over Concepcion Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of SH 339 · Structure no. 220670108302005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 716 over Concepcion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 716 over Concepcion Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 716
CrossesConcepcion Creek
Location1.90 MI W of SH 339
RouteState Highway 716
StateTexas
Coordinates27.40931, -98.43555
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 716 over Concepcion Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 716 over Concepcion 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 716 over Concepcion Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 716 over Concepcion Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 716 over Concepcion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.