US Bridges

FM 465 over IH 10

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · FM 465 @ IH 10 · Structure no. 150950002503121

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 465 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 465 over IH 10 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,332 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 465
CrossesIH 10
LocationFM 465 @ IH 10
RouteState Highway 465
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52873, -98.11212
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,174 (2023)
Projected traffic5,332 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$597,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 465 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 465 over IH 10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 465 over IH 10 carry?

About 3,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 465 over IH 10?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 465 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.