FM 1686 over Chocolate Bayou

Fair Condition71 years old802 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyVictoria
Location1.85 Mi SW Of US 87
CarriesFM 1686
CrossesChocolate Bayou
Coordinates28.70171, -96.89494

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Area117.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic802 (2022)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection123
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number132350113201006

Nearby Bridges

FM 1686 over Draw 1.7 mi Good US 87 over Draw 1.8 mi Good US 87 NB over Drainage Ditch 1.9 mi Good US 87 SB over Drainage Ditch 1.9 mi Good Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD 1.9 mi Fair Key RD over Chocolate Bayou 2.4 mi Fair FM 1686 over Lone Tree Creek 2.6 mi Good Menke RD over Lone Tree Creek 2.9 mi Fair FM 1686 over Drainage Ditch 3.0 mi Good FM 616 over Chocolate Bayou 3.1 mi Good