US Bridges

FM 612 over Deep Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 4.3 MI W of US 84 · Structure no. 082080068201001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 612 over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 612 over Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 612
CrossesDeep Creek
Location4.3 MI W of US 84
RouteState Highway 612
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88914, -101.12627
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 612 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 612 over Deep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 612 over Deep Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 612 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 612 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.