FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 2.75 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200141403020
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,712
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch 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 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 5,712 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,712 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.