US Bridges

FM 765 over Cedar Creek

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 7.5 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 231600087006036

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Cedar Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 765 over Cedar Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFM 765
CrossesCedar Creek
Location7.5 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 765
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42589, -99.26407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 765 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 over Cedar 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.