US Bridges

FM 1655 over Braden Branch Tributary

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 3.0 MI SW of FM 455 · Structure no. 031690160401005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1655 over Braden Branch Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1655 over Braden Branch Tributary 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1655
CrossesBraden Branch Tributary
Location3.0 MI SW of FM 455
RouteState Highway 1655
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48625, -97.58183
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Braden Branch Tributary built?

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

What condition is FM 1655 over Braden Branch Tributary 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 Braden Branch Tributary carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1655 over Braden Branch Tributary?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1655 over Braden Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.