US Bridges

FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950085001001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,174
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 465
CrossesSanta Clara Creek
Location1.60 MI S of FM 78
RouteState Highway 465
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55172, -98.12694
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek 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 Santa Clara Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 465 over Santa Clara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.