US Bridges

FM 624 over Cow Creek

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 7.99 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 151620237303002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,258
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 624 over Cow Creek in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,258 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 624
CrossesCow Creek
Location7.99 MI E of SH 16
RouteState Highway 624
CountyMcMullen County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.10585, -98.46741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,258 (2015)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2033
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 over Cow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.