US Bridges

FM 1606 over Wildcat Draw

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080152603006

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1606 over Wildcat Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1606 over Wildcat Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 years old, older 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1606
CrossesWildcat Draw
Location3.3 MI E of SH 208
RouteState Highway 1606
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57319, -100.83007
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 1606 over Wildcat Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 1606 over Wildcat Draw 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 Wildcat Draw carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1606 over Wildcat Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1606 over Wildcat Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.