US Bridges

FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of FM 150 · Structure no. 141060001602013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 34,387 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy
CrossesIH 35 Ml
Location1.85 MI N of FM 150
RouteState Highway 1626
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01282, -97.86077
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,387 (2023)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml carry?

About 34,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1626 /Kyle Pkwy over IH 35 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.