US Bridges

FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek

Good

Lee County, Texas · 7.7 MI NW of US 77 · Structure no. 141440153701006

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek in Lee 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1624
CrossesWest Yegua Creek
Location7.7 MI NW of US 77
RouteState Highway 1624
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30365, -97.05069
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2023)
Projected traffic685 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1624 over West Yegua Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1624 over West Yegua 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 December 2024.

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

About 353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1624 over West Yegua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.