FM 470 over Williams Creek
GoodBandera County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 462 · Structure no. 150100079204006
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 557
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 470 over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 470 over Williams Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 470 over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 470 over Williams 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 470 over Williams Creek carry?
About 557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 470 over Williams Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 470 over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.