US Bridges

FM 1470 over Galvan Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 150070251801001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,544
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1470 over Galvan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1470 over Galvan Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1470
CrossesGalvan Creek
Location1.40 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 1470
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07107, -98.50841
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1470 over Galvan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1470 over Galvan Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1470 over Galvan Creek carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1470 over Galvan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1470 over Galvan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.