RM 1674 over Nixon Creek

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Kimble County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of RM 2291 · Structure no. 071340014118049

Built: 1948; 77 years old
Condition: Good; inspected May 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 110 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 334; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1674 over Nixon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying RM 1674 over Nixon Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 1674

CrossesNixon Creek

Location0.65 MI W of RM 2291

RouteState Highway 1674

CountyKimble County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.5148, -99.84991

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.

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.

Last inspectionMay 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating75 US tons

Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 20

Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)

Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)

Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2020)

Projected traffic490 by 2033

Trucks19%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 RM 1674 over Nixon Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1674 over Nixon 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 RM 1674 over Nixon Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RM 1674 over Nixon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1674 over Nixon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.