US Bridges

FM 1467 over Blanket Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 3.25 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 230250103802006

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1467 over Blanket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1467 over Blanket Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1467
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location3.25 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 1467
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86548, -98.78836
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic402 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1467 over Blanket 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1467 over Blanket Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1467 over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1467 over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.