US Bridges

FM 616 over Garcitas Creek

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 5.75 MI SW of FM 234 · Structure no. 131210051501114

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
987
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Garcitas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 616 over Garcitas Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2035. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 616
CrossesGarcitas Creek
Location5.75 MI SW of FM 234
RouteState Highway 616
StateTexas
Coordinates28.77766, -96.69926
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2020)
Projected traffic930 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Garcitas Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 over Garcitas Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Garcitas Creek carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Garcitas Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Garcitas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.