US Bridges

FM 616 over Lavaca River

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 234 · Structure no. 131210049702025

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
886 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,666
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Lavaca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 616 over Lavaca River in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,666 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2035. The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 616
CrossesLavaca River
Location2.6 MI E of FM 234
RouteState Highway 616
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83256, -96.57757
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length886 ft (270.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,666 (2020)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 616 over Lavaca River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 over Lavaca River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Lavaca River carry?

About 2,666 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Lavaca River?

The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Lavaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.