US Bridges

FM 470 over Indian Creek

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 2.55 MI SW of SH 16 · Structure no. 150100079204004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 470 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 470 over Indian Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 470
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.55 MI SW of SH 16
RouteState Highway 470
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71236, -99.1445
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2020)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 470 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 470 over Indian 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 470 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 470 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 470 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.