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FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch

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Brazoria County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of SH 35 Bus · Structure no. 120200141403017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,958
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,958 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1462
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.45 MI SW of SH 35 Bus
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39955, -95.25173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,958 (2016)
Projected traffic11,610 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1462 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,958 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.