FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 5.1 MI SW of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200141403205
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2030. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1462 over Chocolate 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1462 over Chocolate Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.