US Bridges

FM816 over Hickory Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.4 MI E JCT FM272&FM816 · Structure no. 011170109701001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM816 over Hickory Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM816 over Hickory Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 575 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM816
CrossesHickory Crk
Location0.4 MI E JCT FM272&FM816
RouteState Highway 816
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36517, -96.15021
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2023)
Projected traffic575 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM816 over Hickory Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM816 over Hickory Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM816 over Hickory Crk carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM816 over Hickory Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM816 over Hickory Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.