US Bridges

FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 3.80 MI SW of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470166401001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1633
CrossesJacks Creek Trib
Location3.80 MI SW of SH 14
RouteState Highway 1633
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63907, -96.54814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2023)
Projected traffic398 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib 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 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1633 over Jacks Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.