US Bridges

FM 1600 over Bear Creek

Good

Milam County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of FM 845 · Structure no. 171660151901011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1600 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1600 over Bear Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,177 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1600
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.0 MI S of FM 845
RouteState Highway 1600
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82813, -97.00318
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic841 (2023)
Projected traffic1,177 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 1600 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1600 over Bear Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1600 over Bear Creek carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1600 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1600 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.