US Bridges

FM 1624 over Elm Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 141440153701002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1624 over Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1624 over Elm 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 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1624
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.4 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 1624
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26961, -96.95119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2023)
Projected traffic972 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1624 over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1624 over Elm 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1624 over Elm Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1624 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1624 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.