US Bridges

FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Lee County, Texas · 7.7 MI NW of US 77 · Structure no. 141440153701001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1624
CrossesWest Yegua Creek
Location7.7 MI NW of US 77
RouteState Highway 1624
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3037, -97.05072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1624 over West Yegua 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.