US Bridges

FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.40 MI SW of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200141403021

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,676
2020 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 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1462
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.40 MI SW of SH 35
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.39106, -95.28105
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2020)
Projected traffic11,610 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 9,676 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.