US Bridges

FM 627 over Dry Ecleto Creek

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of SH 80 · Structure no. 161290109504005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,504
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 627 over Dry Ecleto Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 627 over Dry Ecleto Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 627
CrossesDry Ecleto Creek
Location3.3 MI E of SH 80
RouteState Highway 627
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04622, -97.74815
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,504 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 627 over Dry Ecleto Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 627 over Dry 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 Dry Ecleto Creek carry?

About 2,504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 627 over Dry Ecleto Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 627 over Dry Ecleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.