FM 1626 over Garlic Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 967 · Structure no. 141060153901003
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1626 over Garlic Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1626 over Garlic Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 34 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2030. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1626 over Garlic Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is FM 1626 over Garlic Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1626 over Garlic Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1626 over Garlic Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1626 over Garlic Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.