US Bridges

FM 624 over Quinta Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 70 · Structure no. 161780098902010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,067
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Quinta Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 624 over Quinta Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,067 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,210 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 624
CrossesQuinta Creek
Location0.10 MI E of FM 70
RouteState Highway 624
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.93269, -97.87354
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,067 (2023)
Projected traffic7,210 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 624 over Quinta Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 over Quinta 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Quinta Creek carry?

About 6,067 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 over Quinta Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 over Quinta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.