US Bridges

CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 8 · Structure no. 020730AA0392001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 462 - Pct 2
CrossesS Fork N Bosque River
Location0.25 MI E of FM 8
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23915, -98.30837
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River 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 CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 462 - Pct 2 over S Fork N Bosque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.