US Bridges

FM 1462 over Oyster Creek

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 3.50 MI W of FM 521 · Structure no. 120200141404013

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,076
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1462 over Oyster Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1462 over Oyster Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,076 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2033. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1462
CrossesOyster Creek
Location3.50 MI W of FM 521
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35272, -95.51886
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,076 (2023)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1462 over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 1462 over Oyster Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1462 over Oyster Creek carry?

About 7,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1462 over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1462 over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.