US Bridges

FM 765 over Ninemile Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of FM 2334 · Structure no. 072260087003026

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Ninemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 765 over Ninemile Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 765
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location3.00 MI W of FM 2334
RouteState Highway 765
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42033, -100.31214
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2018)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 765 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 over Ninemile 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.