US Bridges

FM 627 over Ecleto Creek

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of SH 80 · Structure no. 161290094301006

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 627 over Ecleto Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 627 over Ecleto Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 627
CrossesEcleto Creek
Location1.1 MI W of SH 80
RouteState Highway 627
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05124, -97.81819
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2020)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 627 over Ecleto Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 627 over Ecleto 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 627 over Ecleto Creek carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 627 over Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 627 over Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.