FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR
PoorBrazoria County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200058701003
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,820 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,793
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,793 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2033. The structure is 1,820 ft (554.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR carry?
About 4,793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR?
The structure is 1,820 ft (554.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1495 over Old Brazos Riv/E 2nd/RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.