US Bridges

FM 462 over Commissioners Creek

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 470 · Structure no. 150100084803020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Commissioners Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 462 over Commissioners Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 462
CrossesCommissioners Creek
Location1.5 MI S of FM 470
RouteState Highway 462
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63818, -99.26516
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 462 over Commissioners Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 462 over Commissioners 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 462 over Commissioners Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Commissioners Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Commissioners Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.