US Bridges

FM 1658 over Village Crk

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.7 Miles NW of US 380 · Structure no. 022490160601001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1658 over Village Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1658 over Village Crk in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1658
CrossesVillage Crk
Location1.7 Miles NW of US 380
RouteState Highway 1658
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22596, -97.80912
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,130 (2023)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1658 over Village Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 1658 over Village Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1658 over Village Crk carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1658 over Village Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1658 over Village Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.