US Bridges

FM 1625 over North Fork Dry Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of US 183 · Structure no. 142270153501002

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1625 over North Fork Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1625 over North Fork Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 72 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 5,403 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1625
CrossesNorth Fork Dry Creek
Location0.20 MI SW of US 183
RouteState Highway 1625
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14738, -97.69867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,403 (2023)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 North Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 1625 over North Fork Dry 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 North Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 5,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1625 over North Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1625 over North Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.