US Bridges

FM 1637 over Keys Branch

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. NW of M 3051 · Structure no. 091610083303291

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,594
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1637 over Keys Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1637 over Keys Branch in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 15,594 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,830 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1637
CrossesKeys Branch
Location0.5 Mi. NW of M 3051
RouteState Highway 1637
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61384, -97.20506
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,594 (2017)
Projected traffic21,830 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 1637 over Keys Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1637 over Keys Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1637 over Keys Branch carry?

About 15,594 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1637 over Keys Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1637 over Keys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.