US Bridges

FM 1626 SB over UP RR

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060153901009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,188
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1626 SB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1626 SB over UP RR in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 19,188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,025 by 2039. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1626 SB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.60 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1626
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01717, -97.86924
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,188 (2019)
Projected traffic23,025 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over UP RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1626 SB over UP RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1626 SB over UP RR carry?

About 19,188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1626 SB over UP RR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1626 SB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.