US Bridges

FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.63 MI S of FM 17 · Structure no. 102340167201005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1652
CrossesGrand Saline Creek Rel
Location2.63 MI S of FM 17
RouteState Highway 1652
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62749, -95.73104
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.