FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel
FairMcMullen County, Texas · 7.70 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620237302022
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 670 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 941
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel 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 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2042. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel carry?
About 941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel?
The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 624 over Old Nueces River Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.