US Bridges

FM 1682 over Sugar Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900169402003

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1682 over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1682 over Sugar 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 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1682
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.90 MI W of SH 97
RouteState Highway 1682
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41691, -97.65105
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2022)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks36%
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 Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1682 over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1682 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is FM 1682 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1682 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.