US Bridges

FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 317 · Structure no. 101080074503019

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2033. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 607
CrossesFlat Creek Relief
Location0.9 MI S of FM 317
RouteState Highway 607
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21832, -95.65922
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 607 over Flat Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.