US Bridges

FM 765 over Saddle Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 4.10 MI E of Concho C/L · Structure no. 231600087005010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Saddle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 765 over Saddle Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 765
CrossesSaddle Creek
Location4.10 MI E of Concho C/L
RouteState Highway 765
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39205, -99.53339
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic410 (2022)
Projected traffic494 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 765 over Saddle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 over Saddle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Saddle Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Saddle Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 765 over Saddle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.