US Bridges

FM 716 over Concepcion Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 5.15 MI E of SH 339 · Structure no. 220670108302007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
402
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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 716
CrossesConcepcion Creek
Location5.15 MI E of SH 339
RouteState Highway 716
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.3937, -98.32379
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 716 over Concepcion Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 716 over Concepcion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.