US Bridges

FM 725 over Deadman Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150950271001003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 725 over Deadman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 725 over Deadman Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,247 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 725
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location0.55 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 725
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54901, -98.02345
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,247 (2020)
Projected traffic5,430 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 725 over Deadman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 725 over Deadman Creek carry?

About 4,247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 725 over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 725 over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.