FM 1626 over Onion Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 967 · Structure no. 141060153901004
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,517
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1626 over Onion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1626 over Onion Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 32,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,524 by 2042. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1626 over Onion Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is FM 1626 over Onion 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1626 over Onion Creek carry?
About 32,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 1626 over Onion Creek?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1626 over Onion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.