FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek
GoodStarr County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 3167 · Structure no. 212140032902014
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 672
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2033. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 649 over Los Olmos 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek carry?
About 672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FM 649 over Los Olmos Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.