US Bridges

FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 2.10 MI NE of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350049705087

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 616
CrossesChocolate Bayou
Location2.10 MI NE of SH 185
RouteState Highway 616
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66536, -96.86551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2023)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 616 over Chocolate Bayou built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou 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 Chocolate Bayou carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.