US Bridges

FM 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 1327 · Structure no. 142270153501001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 75 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 5,248 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1625
CrossesBranch of Maha Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 1327
RouteState Highway 1625
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08741, -97.73487
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,248 (2023)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 1625 over Branch of Maha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek carry?

About 5,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1625 over Branch of Maha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.