US Bridges

FM 1602 over Trib Leon River

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 090980077405005

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1602 over Trib Leon River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1602 over Trib Leon River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 1602
CrossesTrib Leon River
Location3.0 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1602
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65409, -97.87486
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2023)
Projected traffic286 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1602 over Trib Leon River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1602 over Trib Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1602 over Trib Leon River carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1602 over Trib Leon River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1602 over Trib Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.