US Bridges

FM 1605 over Deep Creek

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 0.42 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080152903003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,034
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1605 over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1605 over Deep Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,940 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1605
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.42 MI E of SH 350
RouteState Highway 1605
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70465, -100.91159
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,034 (2023)
Projected traffic13,940 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1605 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1605 over Deep 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 1605 over Deep Creek carry?

About 9,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1605 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1605 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.