FM 792 over Escondido Creek
GoodKarnes County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of SH 72 · Structure no. 161290112101005
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 792 over Escondido Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 792 over Escondido Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 792 over Escondido Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 792 over Escondido 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 792 over Escondido Creek carry?
About 4,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 792 over Escondido Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns FM 792 over Escondido Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.