US Bridges

FM 1458 over Allens Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.85 MI NW of FM 1093 · Structure no. 130080052703015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1458 over Allens Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1458 over Allens Creek 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 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1458
CrossesAllens Creek
Location0.85 MI NW of FM 1093
RouteState Highway 1458
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66239, -96.05122
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1458 over Allens Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1458 over Allens 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1458 over Allens Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1458 over Allens Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1458 over Allens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.