US Bridges

FM 624 over Nueces River

Good

McMullen County, Texas · 8.20 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620237302020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,856
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Nueces River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 624 over Nueces River in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,856 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,998 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesFM 624
CrossesNueces River
Location8.20 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 624
StateTexas
Coordinates28.17961, -98.71402
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,856 (2023)
Projected traffic3,998 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 624 over Nueces River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 over Nueces River 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Nueces River carry?

About 2,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 over Nueces River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.