US Bridges

FM 482 over Solms Creek

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 0.2 Miles SW of Solms RD · Structure no. 150460001619018

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,209
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 482 over Solms Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 482 over Solms Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 482
CrossesSolms Creek
Location0.2 Miles SW of Solms RD
RouteState Highway 482
CountyComal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6652, -98.1725
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2020)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 482 over Solms Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 482 over Solms 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 482 over Solms Creek carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 482 over Solms Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 482 over Solms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.