FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek
GoodJim Wells County, Texas · 4.1 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161260108301008
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 745
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 716 over Los Olmos 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek carry?
About 745 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 716 over Los Olmos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.