FM 796 over Aquilla Creek
GoodSan Patricio County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of FM 3089 · Structure no. 162050111805006
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 796 over Aquilla Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 796 over Aquilla Creek in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 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 796 over Aquilla Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 796 over Aquilla 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 796 over Aquilla Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FM 796 over Aquilla Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 796 over Aquilla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.