US Bridges

FM 774 over Alameda Creek

Good

Refugio County, Texas · 7.3 MI E of FM 2678 · Structure no. 161960044705155

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 774 over Alameda Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 774 over Alameda 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 774
CrossesAlameda Creek
Location7.3 MI E of FM 2678
RouteState Highway 774
StateTexas
Coordinates28.30063, -97.13472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2022)
Projected traffic599 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 774 over Alameda Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 774 over Alameda 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 Alameda Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 774 over Alameda Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 774 over Alameda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.