FM 1653 over Diffy Creek
GoodVan Zandt County, Texas · 3.95 MI S of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340167301004
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 408
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1653 over Diffy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1653 over Diffy Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1653 over Diffy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is FM 1653 over Diffy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1653 over Diffy Creek carry?
About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 1653 over Diffy Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1653 over Diffy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.