FM 640 over Baughmans Slough
GoodWharton County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of FM 102 · Structure no. 132410126003016
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 424
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 640 over Baughmans Slough is a concrete culvert carrying FM 640 over Baughmans Slough in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 424 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 640 over Baughmans Slough built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is FM 640 over Baughmans Slough 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 640 over Baughmans Slough carry?
About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 640 over Baughmans Slough?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns FM 640 over Baughmans Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.