US Bridges

FM 725 over Youngs Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950271001002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,402
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 725 over Youngs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 725 over Youngs 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 725
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location0.50 MI S of FM 78
RouteState Highway 725
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58127, -98.0415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Youngs 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 Youngs 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 Youngs Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 725 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 725 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.