FM 1657 over Alkali Creek

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Fisher County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 080770218601003

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Good; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 49 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 192; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1657 over Alkali Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1657 over Alkali Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1657

CrossesAlkali Creek

Location0.90 MI N of US 180

RouteState Highway 1657

CountyFisher County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.75397, -100.49519

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans5

Design loadHS 20

Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)

Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)

Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)

Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)

Projected traffic210 by 2033

Trucks14%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1657 over Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1657 over Alkali 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1657 over Alkali Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1657 over Alkali Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1657 over Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.