US Bridges

FM 1606 over Canyon Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 2835 · Structure no. 082080152602011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
157 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1606 over Canyon Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1606 over Canyon Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1606
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location0.4 MI E of FM 2835
RouteState Highway 1606
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57467, -100.96162
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1606 over Canyon 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 Canyon Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1606 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1606 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.