US Bridges

FM 1621 over Holiday Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.57 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 151310251901002

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1621 over Holiday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1621 over Holiday Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 753 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1621
CrossesHoliday Creek
Location0.57 MI E of US 87
RouteState Highway 1621
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95421, -98.87434
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1621 over Holiday Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1621 over Holiday 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1621 over Holiday Creek carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1621 over Holiday Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1621 over Holiday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.