US Bridges

FM 1692 over Valentine Branch

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 072260165101009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1692 over Valentine Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1692 over Valentine Branch in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1692
CrossesValentine Branch
Location1.20 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 1692
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5696, -100.29379
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 1692 over Valentine Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1692 over Valentine 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1692 over Valentine Branch carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1692 over Valentine Branch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1692 over Valentine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.