US Bridges

FM 735 over Narciseno Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 7.10 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161260038302007

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 735 over Narciseno Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 735 over Narciseno Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 735
CrossesNarciseno Creek
Location7.10 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 735
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.59669, -98.19484
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 735 over Narciseno Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 735 over Narciseno Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 735 over Narciseno Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 735 over Narciseno Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 735 over Narciseno Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.