US Bridges

FM 1645 over Powdrill Creek

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of FM 138 · Structure no. 112100168202003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1645 over Powdrill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1645 over Powdrill Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1645
CrossesPowdrill Creek
Location0.85 MI S of FM 138
RouteState Highway 1645
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75063, -94.34262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1645 over Powdrill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1645 over Powdrill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1645 over Powdrill Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1645 over Powdrill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1645 over Powdrill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.