US Bridges

FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of FM 775 · Structure no. 150950085101001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 467
CrossesElm Creek Relief
Location3.0 MI E of FM 775
RouteState Highway 467
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43144, -98.06647
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2020)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 467 over Elm Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief 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 FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 467 over Elm Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.