US Bridges

FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.8 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 120800054303020

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1462
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.8 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1462
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.32802, -95.70084
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1462 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1462 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.