US Bridges

FM 775 over Cibolo Creek

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 152470085002004

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 775 over Cibolo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 775 over Cibolo Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 60 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 7,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,695 by 2042. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 775
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location0.60 MI NE of US 87
RouteState Highway 775
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35961, -98.10799
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,485 (2023)
Projected traffic11,695 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 775 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 775 over Cibolo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 775 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 7,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 775 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 775 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.