US Bridges

FM 725 over Zipp Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.50 MI S of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950271001001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 725 over Zipp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 725 over Zipp Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 6,402 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,243 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 725
CrossesZipp Creek
Location1.50 MI S of FM 78
RouteState Highway 725
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56776, -98.03615
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,402 (2023)
Projected traffic10,243 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 725 over Zipp Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FM 725 over Zipp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 725 over Zipp Creek carry?

About 6,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 725 over Zipp Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 725 over Zipp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.