FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 1.86 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 161960202501004
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Other
- Other
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch is a other other carrying FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1684 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1684 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.