US Bridges

FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.80 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 132350113201041

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 429 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1686
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location0.80 MI NE of US 87
RouteState Highway 1686
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72671, -96.86231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2023)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1686 over Lone Tree 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 1686 over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.