US Bridges

FM 1625 over Dry Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.25 MI NE of FM 1327 · Structure no. 142270153501006

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1625 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1625 over Dry Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 5,446 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1625
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.25 MI NE of FM 1327
RouteState Highway 1625
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10571, -97.72467
Functional classUrban 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,446 (2023)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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

About 5,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1625 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1625 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.