US Bridges

FM 1650 over Glade Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 100930064005021

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1650 over Glade Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1650 over Glade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,745 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1650
CrossesGlade Creek
Location0.30 MI W of US 259
RouteState Highway 1650
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64974, -94.76262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,745 (2023)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1650 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1650 over Glade 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1650 over Glade Creek carry?

About 2,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1650 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1650 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.