FM 1655 over Braden Branch
GoodMontague County, Texas · 4.0 MI SW of FM 455 · Structure no. 031690160401004
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 817
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1655 over Braden Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1655 over Braden Branch 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 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1655 over Braden Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1655 over Braden Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1655 over Braden Branch carry?
About 817 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1655 over Braden Branch?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1655 over Braden Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.