US Bridges

FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw

Poor

Wise County, Texas · 0.2 Miles West of FM 2952 · Structure no. 022490160601007

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2035. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1658
CrossesLake Bridgeport Splw
Location0.2 Miles West of FM 2952
RouteState Highway 1658
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23013, -97.82976
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic855 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw carry?

About 855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1658 over Lake Bridgeport Splw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.