US Bridges

FM 1476 over Leon River

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 3.35 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470103902014

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1476 over Leon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1476 over Leon River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 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
Location3.35 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1476
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89128, -98.41166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is FM 1476 over Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1476 over Leon River carry?

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

How long is FM 1476 over Leon River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1476 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.