US Bridges

SH 46 over Mays Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of FM 725 · Structure no. 150950021602037

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,005
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over Mays Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46 over Mays Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,005 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,090 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 46
CrossesMays Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of FM 725
RouteState Highway 46
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53494, -97.98569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic8,005 (2020)
Projected traffic9,090 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 SH 46 over Mays Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 over Mays 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46 over Mays Creek carry?

About 8,005 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over Mays Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 46 over Mays Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.