US Bridges

FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo

Good

Jim Hogg County, Texas · Appx 9.8 MI S of FM 2687 · Structure no. 211250032901011

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo is a concrete culvert carrying FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 649
CrossesRemadura De Charco Largo
LocationAppx 9.8 MI S of FM 2687
RouteState Highway 649
StateTexas
Coordinates26.82433, -98.86041
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2024)
Projected traffic549 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 649 over Remadura De Charco Largo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.