FM 1462 over Brazos River
FairBrazoria County, Texas · JCT at Fort Bend C/L · Structure no. 120200141404015
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 828 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,641
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1462 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1462 over Brazos River in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 5 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 5,641 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2033. The structure is 828 ft (252.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1462 over Brazos River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FM 1462 over Brazos River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1462 over Brazos River carry?
About 5,641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 1462 over Brazos River?
The structure is 828 ft (252.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1462 over Brazos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.