US Bridges

FM 1458 over Alligator Hole

Good

Austin County, Texas · 5.30 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130080052703014

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1458 over Alligator Hole is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1458 over Alligator Hole in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1458
CrossesAlligator Hole
Location5.30 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1458
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71713, -96.05946
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2020)
Projected traffic710 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1458 over Alligator Hole built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1458 over Alligator Hole 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1458 over Alligator Hole carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1458 over Alligator Hole?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1458 over Alligator Hole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.