US Bridges

FM 1680 over Peach Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 4.20 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130900144203160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1680 over Peach Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 1680 over Peach Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1680
CrossesPeach Creek
Location4.20 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1680
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63864, -97.23112
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1680 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1680 over Peach 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1680 over Peach Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1680 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1680 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.