SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek
FairComal County, Texas · 9.70 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150460021502005
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,457
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 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 9,457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,390 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is SH 46 over Dry Comal 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 SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek carry?
About 9,457 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 46 over Dry Comal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.