US Bridges

FM 816 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of SH 11 · Structure no. 010750109702008

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 816 over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 816 over Hickory Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 74 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 816
CrossesHickory Creek
Location3.6 MI S of SH 11
RouteState Highway 816
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37883, -96.15686
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 816 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FM 816 over Hickory 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 816 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 816 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 816 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.