FM 1462 over Caney Creek
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 5.40 MI W of FM 521 · Structure no. 120200141404022
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,001
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1462 over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1462 over Caney Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1462 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1462 over Caney Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1462 over Caney Creek carry?
About 6,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 1462 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1462 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.