US Bridges

FM 1602 over Honey Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 2.2 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 090980055006032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
736
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1602 over Honey Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1602 over Honey Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 736 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,023 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1602
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.2 MI SE of US 281
RouteState Highway 1602
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94842, -98.01141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic736 (2020)
Projected traffic1,023 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1602 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1602 over Honey 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1602 over Honey Creek carry?

About 736 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1602 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1602 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.