US Bridges

FM 755 over Los Olmos Creek

Good

Starr County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 212140110304027

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,500 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,565
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 755 over Los Olmos Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 755 over Los Olmos Creek in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,565 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2036. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 755
CrossesLos Olmos Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US 83
RouteState Highway 755
StateTexas
Coordinates26.37753, -98.79378
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans15 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,500 ft (457.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,565 (2016)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 755 over Los Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 755 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 755 over Los Olmos Creek carry?

About 7,565 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 755 over Los Olmos Creek?

The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 755 over Los Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.