US Bridges

FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470103902019

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1476
CrossesHolmsley Creek
Location0.6 MI S of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1476
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83639, -98.4336
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks12%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1476 over Holmsley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.