US Bridges

FM 1626 EB over Bear Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 2304 · Structure no. 142270153902002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,182
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1626 EB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying FM 1626 EB over Bear Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,182 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,478 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1626 EB
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9 MI W of FM 2304
RouteState Highway 1626
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14074, -97.84723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,182 (2015)
Projected traffic6,478 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1626 EB over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1626 EB over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1626 EB over Bear Creek carry?

About 8,182 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1626 EB over Bear Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1626 EB over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.