FM 774 over Melon Creek
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 3.4 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161960044705154
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 691
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 774 over Melon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 774 over Melon Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,161 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 774 over Melon Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 774 over Melon 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 774 over Melon Creek carry?
About 691 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 774 over Melon Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 774 over Melon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.