US Bridges

FM 1606 over Deep Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080152602012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1606 over Deep Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1606 over Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1606
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.3 MI W of SH 208
RouteState Highway 1606
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57364, -100.90774
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1606 over Deep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1606 over Deep Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1606 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1606 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.