US Bridges

FM 466 over Polecat Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 1117 · Structure no. 150950021603002

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 466 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 466 over Polecat Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 72 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 466
CrossesPolecat Creek
Location1.50 MI E of FM 1117
RouteState Highway 466
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51693, -97.85291
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2020)
Projected traffic1,380 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 Polecat Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 466 over Polecat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 466 over Polecat Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 466 over Polecat Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 466 over Polecat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.