US Bridges

FM 1683 over W Carancahua CR

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 4.7 MI E of SH 172 · Structure no. 131210169501001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1683 over W Carancahua CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1683 over W Carancahua CR in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1683
CrossesW Carancahua CR
Location4.7 MI E of SH 172
RouteState Highway 1683
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00091, -96.43566
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1683 over W Carancahua CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1683 over W Carancahua CR 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 1683 over W Carancahua CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1683 over W Carancahua CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1683 over W Carancahua CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.