US Bridges

CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 935 · Structure no. 090740AA0382001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 462
CrossesTributary of Deer Creek
Location0.90 MI N of FM 935
RouteCounty Highway 462
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20418, -97.14981
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Tributary of Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 462 over Tributary of Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.