US Bridges

FM 630 over Chiltipin Creek

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of FM 796 · Structure no. 162050099401013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 630 over Chiltipin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 630 over Chiltipin Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 630
CrossesChiltipin Creek
Location3.30 MI E of FM 796
RouteState Highway 630
CountySan Patricio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.02332, -97.61809
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 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 630 over Chiltipin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 630 over Chiltipin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 630 over Chiltipin Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 630 over Chiltipin Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 630 over Chiltipin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.