US Bridges

FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 3.00 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 230250103802005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch is a masonry culvert carrying FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1467
CrossesGap Creek Branch
Location3.00 MI SE of US 183
RouteState Highway 1467
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86919, -98.87289
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2020)
Projected traffic524 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1467 over Gap Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1467 over Gap Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.