FM 1486 over Garretts Creek
GoodGrimes County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of FM 149 · Structure no. 170940141601012
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 591
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1486 over Garretts Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1486 over Garretts Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1486 over Garretts Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1486 over Garretts 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1486 over Garretts Creek carry?
About 591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 1486 over Garretts Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1486 over Garretts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.