US Bridges

FM 765 over Lipan Creek

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 1692 · Structure no. 072260087003029

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Lipan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 765 over Lipan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 765
CrossesLipan Creek
Location1.40 MI W of FM 1692
RouteState Highway 765
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39984, -100.16584
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2020)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lipan Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 over Lipan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Lipan Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Lipan Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over Lipan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.