US Bridges

FM 1769 over Brushy Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 032520171101006

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1769 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1769 over Brushy Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1769
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.5 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1769
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35886, -98.47157
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1769 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1769 over Brushy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1769 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 1769 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1769 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.