FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto
GoodVictoria County, Texas · 3.46 MI S of FM 444 · Structure no. 132350113201004
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 70 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto 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 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1686 over Arroyo Palo Alto?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.