US Bridges

FM 1606 over Bluff Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080152601014

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
959
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1606 over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1606 over Bluff Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1606
CrossesBluff Creek
Location3.2 MI W of SH 350
RouteState Highway 1606
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59216, -101.05045
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1606 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1606 over Bluff 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 1606 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1606 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1606 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.