US Bridges

FM 1609 over Canyon Creek

Fair

Scurry County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of SH 350 · Structure no. 082080153001001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1609 over Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1609 over Canyon Creek in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1609
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location1.7 MI N of SH 350
RouteState Highway 1609
CountyScurry County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60763, -101.00136
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 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 1609 over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1609 over Canyon 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 1609 over Canyon Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 1609 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1609 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.