US Bridges

FM 1655 over Denton Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 5.9 MI SW of FM 455 · Structure no. 031690160401003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
817
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1655 over Denton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1655 over Denton Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1655
CrossesDenton Creek
Location5.9 MI SW of FM 455
RouteState Highway 1655
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45688, -97.61432
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 1655 over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1655 over Denton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1655 over Denton Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1655 over Denton Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1655 over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.