US Bridges

FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of Jackson C/L · Structure no. 131580049701022

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
835
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 616
CrossesEast Carancahua Crk
Location1.75 MI E of Jackson C/L
RouteState Highway 616
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86361, -96.28479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2023)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 616 over East Carancahua Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over East Carancahua Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.