US Bridges

FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Victoria C/L · Structure no. 131210051501016

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 616
CrossesGarcitas Creek Relief
Location0.3 MI E of Victoria C/L
RouteState Highway 616
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77949, -96.69417
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 over Garcitas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Garcitas Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.