US Bridges

FM 65 over Nueces River Relief

Fair

Zavala County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 1433 · Structure no. 222540065201012

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 65 over Nueces River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 65 over Nueces River Relief in Zavala 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 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 65
CrossesNueces River Relief
Location0.10 MI S of FM 1433
RouteState Highway 65
CountyZavala County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66831, -99.8164
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2020)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 65 over Nueces River Relief built?

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

What condition is FM 65 over Nueces River Relief 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM 65 over Nueces River Relief carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FM 65 over Nueces River Relief?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 65 over Nueces River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.