US Bridges

FM 1465 over Medio Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 160130202401002

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1465 over Medio Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1465 over Medio Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1465
CrossesMedio Creek
Location0.7 MI W of US 181
RouteState Highway 1465
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.56488, -97.80842
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2024)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1465 over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1465 over Medio 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1465 over Medio Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1465 over Medio Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1465 over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.