US Bridges

FM 775 over Deadman Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950112501001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,101
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 775 over Deadman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 775 over Deadman Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 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 3,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,148 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 775
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location1.0 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 775
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52727, -98.06337
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,101 (2023)
Projected traffic5,148 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 775 over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 775 over Deadman 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 775 over Deadman Creek carry?

About 3,101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 775 over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 775 over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.