US Bridges

FM 1682 over Oneal Creek

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 130900169402001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1682 over Oneal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1682 over Oneal Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1953, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1682
CrossesOneal Creek
Location0.50 MI E of SH 80
RouteState Highway 1682
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40754, -97.73677
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 1682 over Oneal Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1682 over Oneal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1682 over Oneal Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1682 over Oneal Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1682 over Oneal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.