US Bridges

FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of SH 97 · Structure no. 221420065204017

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 624
CrossesBranch of Mustang Creek
Location0.60 MI SE of SH 97
RouteState Highway 624
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.43691, -99.21387
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2020)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 624 over Branch of Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.