US Bridges

FM 468 over Espio Creek

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 5.60 MI E of FM 1019 · Structure no. 220640154501001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 468 over Espio Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 468 over Espio Creek in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 73 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,740 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 468
CrossesEspio Creek
Location5.60 MI E of FM 1019
RouteState Highway 468
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53726, -99.42858
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2020)
Projected traffic5,740 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 468 over Espio Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 468 over Espio 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 468 over Espio Creek carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 468 over Espio Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 468 over Espio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.