US Bridges

FM 1456 over Clear Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080141001006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,373
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1456 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1456 over Clear Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,373 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,280 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1456
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.30 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1456
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99556, -96.24038
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,373 (2020)
Projected traffic3,280 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1456 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1456 over Clear Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1456 over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,373 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1456 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1456 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.