US Bridges

FM 1476 over Leon River Relief

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470103902013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1476 over Leon River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1476 over Leon River Relief in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1476
CrossesLeon River Relief
Location3.5 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1476
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8933, -98.41086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadOther
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1476 over Leon River Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1476 over Leon River Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1476 over Leon River Relief carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1476 over Leon River Relief?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1476 over Leon River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.