US Bridges

FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.80 MI SW of FM 1963 · Structure no. 090740165602010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
193 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1671
CrossesLittle Pond Creek
Location0.80 MI SW of FM 1963
RouteState Highway 1671
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03428, -97.03099
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1671 over Little Pond 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1671 over Little Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.