FM 1606 over Sulphur Creek
GoodScurry County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 082080152603013
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1606 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1606 over Sulphur Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1606 over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1606 over Sulphur 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 Sulphur Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 1606 over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1606 over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.