US Bridges

FM 1655 over US 81

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Loop 249 · Structure no. 022490001306063

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,272
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1655 over US 81 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1655 over US 81 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,272 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1655
CrossesUS 81
Location0.8 MI S of Loop 249
RouteState Highway 1655
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3579, -97.7044
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,272 (2023)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 1655 over US 81 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1655 over US 81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1655 over US 81 carry?

About 2,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1655 over US 81?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1655 over US 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.