US Bridges

FM725 over Mays Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.08 MI E of US 46 · Structure no. 150950271001024

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,035
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM725 over Mays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM725 over Mays Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM725
CrossesMays Creek
Location0.08 MI E of US 46
RouteState Highway 725
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53675, -97.98474
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,035 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM725 over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM725 over Mays 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 FM725 over Mays Creek carry?

About 3,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM725 over Mays Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM725 over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.