FM 609 over Oquinn Branch
GoodFayette County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of FM 2436 · Structure no. 130760026703021
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,582
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 609 over Oquinn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 609 over Oquinn Branch in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 years old, older 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 2,582 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 609 over Oquinn Branch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is FM 609 over Oquinn Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 609 over Oquinn Branch carry?
About 2,582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 609 over Oquinn Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 609 over Oquinn Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.