US Bridges

FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 2.67 MI S of FM 17 · Structure no. 102340167201006

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

About this bridge

FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 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
Location2.67 MI S of FM 17
RouteState Highway 1652
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62698, -95.73097
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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
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 1652 over Grand Saline Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1652 over Grand Saline 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1652 over Grand Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.