US Bridges

FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200141403019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,712
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,712 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1462
CrossesS Texas Water CO Canal
Location1.20 MI E of SH 288
RouteState Highway 1462
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35179, -95.40714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,712 (2016)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal carry?

About 5,712 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1462 over S Texas Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.