US Bridges

FM 616 over Agula Crk

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 6.91 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 132350049705018

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Agula Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 616 over Agula Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 616
CrossesAgula Crk
Location6.91 MI E of US 87
RouteState Highway 616
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74873, -96.7385
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2023)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 616 over Agula Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 616 over Agula Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Agula Crk carry?

About 893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Agula Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Agula Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.