US Bridges

FM 466 over Stevens Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of FM 795 · Structure no. 130900144301001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
352
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 466 over Stevens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 466 over Stevens Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 74 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 466
CrossesStevens Creek
Location2.00 MI NW of FM 795
RouteState Highway 466
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45256, -97.55648
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 466 over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 466 over Stevens 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 466 over Stevens Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 466 over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 466 over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.