US Bridges

FM 622 over Coleto Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · At Goliad C/L · Structure no. 132350094305010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
396 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,475
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 622 over Coleto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 622 over Coleto Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 622
CrossesColeto Creek
LocationAt Goliad C/L
RouteState Highway 622
StateTexas
Coordinates28.83262, -97.18623
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2020)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 622 over Coleto Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 622 over Coleto 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 622 over Coleto Creek carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 622 over Coleto Creek?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 622 over Coleto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.