FM 653 over Tres Palacios River
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410026613055
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,174
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 653 over Tres Palacios River is a concrete slab carrying FM 653 over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,174 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,844 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 653 over Tres Palacios River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 653 over Tres Palacios River 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 653 over Tres Palacios River carry?
About 4,174 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 653 over Tres Palacios River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns FM 653 over Tres Palacios River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.