US Bridges

FM 466 over Guadalupe River

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 150950021603013

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
622 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 466 over Guadalupe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 466 over Guadalupe River in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,888 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2033. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 466
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location2.85 MI S of US 90A
RouteState Highway 466
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5399, -97.92836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length622 ft (189.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,888 (2020)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 466 over Guadalupe River 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 466 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 4,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 466 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 466 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.