US Bridges

FM 1692 over Sales Branch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 072260165101005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1692 over Sales Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1692 over Sales Branch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1692
CrossesSales Branch
Location0.15 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 1692
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55511, -100.29396
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1692 over Sales Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1692 over Sales Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1692 over Sales Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1692 over Sales Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1692 over Sales Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.