US Bridges

FM 1631 over Kuhlman Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 5.8 MI E of US 290 · Structure no. 140870153601005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1631 over Kuhlman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1631 over Kuhlman 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1631
CrossesKuhlman Creek
Location5.8 MI E of US 290
RouteState Highway 1631
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2906, -98.76666
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 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 Kuhlman Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1631 over Kuhlman 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 Kuhlman Creek carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1631 over Kuhlman Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1631 over Kuhlman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.