Farm to Market Road 646
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Farm-to-Market Road 646 known as FM-646 is a north-south and east-west state highway that runs entirely within Galveston County, Texas
. It is 22.5 miles long and runs between Hitchcock, Texas
and San Leon, Texas
.
to a road intersection. This route was cancelled and made a part of FM 611 in 1951. FM 646 was reassigned on a former route of FM 62 from Camden
to Hortense in 1951; this route was transferred to FM 942 in 1952. The current FM 646 was designated in 1953. It was formerly FM 517
, and before that, FM 520.
. It briefly merges with Highway 6, heading northwest, and then branches off and keeps heading north. The highway has intersections with Farm to Market Road 1764
and Farm to Market Road 517
before turning northeast and intersecting Interstate 45
soon after. The highway continues northeast and passes into Dickinson, Texas
where it intersects Texas State Highway 3 and turns east before intersecting Farm to Market Road 1266. The highway intersects Farm to Market Road 3436 before turning northeast again. The highway intersects Texas State Highway 146
and passes through Bacliff, Texas
. Once it reaches Bayshore Drive, it turns abruptly southeast and continues into San Leon. The highway ends at its second intersection with FM 517.
Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 291,309. Its county seat is Galveston. League City is the largest city in Galveston County in terms of population; between...
. It is 22.5 miles long and runs between Hitchcock, Texas
Hitchcock, Texas
Hitchcock is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,386 at the 2000 census.-History:Hitchcock was created as a station of the railroad between Galveston and Houston in 1873 and around the turn of the 20th century became a vegetable shipping center...
and San Leon, Texas
San Leon, Texas
San Leon is a census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,365 at the 2000 census.-History:...
.
History
FM 646 was originally designated in 1945 on a route from RotanRotan, Texas
Rotan is a city in Fisher County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,611 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rotan is located at ....
to a road intersection. This route was cancelled and made a part of FM 611 in 1951. FM 646 was reassigned on a former route of FM 62 from Camden
Camden, Texas
Camden is an unincorporated community in east central Polk County, Texas, United States. It is located at the junction of Farm to Market Roads 942 and 62, eighty miles northwest of Beaumont. As of the year 2000, the community had approximately 1,200 residents....
to Hortense in 1951; this route was transferred to FM 942 in 1952. The current FM 646 was designated in 1953. It was formerly FM 517
Farm to Market Road 517
Farm to Market Road 517 is a farm to market road in the U.S. state of Texas.- Other Names :FM 517 has many names on its journey....
, and before that, FM 520.
The Grand Parkway
FM 646 is the possible route of Texas State Highway 99, known as the Grand Parkway between Highway 146 and Interstate 45. It will become the third loop around the city of Houston. However, many businesses would have to be destroyed for the highway to be built along the FM, so a change to the plans is likely.Route description
The highway begins at FM 2004 in Hitchcock, Texas. It runs north to Texas State Highway 6 in Santa Fe, TexasSanta Fe, Texas
Santa Fe is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The town is named for the Santa Fe Railroad which runs through the town alongside State Highway 6.-History:...
. It briefly merges with Highway 6, heading northwest, and then branches off and keeps heading north. The highway has intersections with Farm to Market Road 1764
Farm to Market Road 1764
Farm to Market Road 1764, or FM 1764, is a state highway in the U.S. state of Texas. Its western terminus is at State Highway 6 in Santa Fe and travels generally to the east, ending at North Bay St in Texas City. The end is 1 block from The Texas City Dike, which after Hurricane Ike of September...
and Farm to Market Road 517
Farm to Market Road 517
Farm to Market Road 517 is a farm to market road in the U.S. state of Texas.- Other Names :FM 517 has many names on its journey....
before turning northeast and intersecting Interstate 45
Interstate 45
Interstate 45 is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the U.S. state of Texas. It connects the cities of Dallas and Houston, continuing southeast from Houston to Galveston over the Galveston Causeway to the Gulf of Mexico...
soon after. The highway continues northeast and passes into Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson, Texas
Dickinson is a city in Galveston County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 17,093 at the 2000 census.-History:...
where it intersects Texas State Highway 3 and turns east before intersecting Farm to Market Road 1266. The highway intersects Farm to Market Road 3436 before turning northeast again. The highway intersects Texas State Highway 146
Texas State Highway 146
State Highway 146, or SH 146, is a north–south highway in southeastern Texas beginning in Livingston, starting at US 59 and proceeds south to Liberty, where it meets US 90...
and passes through Bacliff, Texas
Bacliff, Texas
Bacliff is a census-designated place in north central Galveston County, Texas, United States, northwest of Galveston. The population was 6,962 at the 2000 census. Bacliff, originally called Clifton-by-the-Sea, began as a seaside resort town...
. Once it reaches Bayshore Drive, it turns abruptly southeast and continues into San Leon. The highway ends at its second intersection with FM 517.