US Bridges

FM 1631 over North Cave Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 3.4 MI NE of FM 2721 · Structure no. 140870153601004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1631 over North Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1631 over North Cave Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 373 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1631
CrossesNorth Cave Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of FM 2721
RouteState Highway 1631
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32927, -98.71951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1631 over North Cave Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1631 over North Cave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1631 over North Cave Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1631 over North Cave Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1631 over North Cave Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.