US Bridges

FM 1462 over Austin Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200141403052

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1462 over Austin Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1462 over Austin Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,414 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,010 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1462
CrossesAustin Bayou
Location0.10 MI E of SH 288
RouteState Highway 1462
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35204, -95.42541
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,414 (2023)
Projected traffic5,010 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Austin Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1462 over Austin Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1462 over Austin Bayou carry?

About 7,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1462 over Austin Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns FM 1462 over Austin Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.