US Bridges

FM 460 over US 80

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.06 MI SW of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300009503074

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,019
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 460 over US 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 460 over US 80 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 9,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,040 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 460
CrossesUS 80
Location1.06 MI SW of FM 740
RouteState Highway 460
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76953, -96.48862
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,019 (2015)
Projected traffic18,040 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$668,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 460 over US 80 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 460 over US 80 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 460 over US 80 carry?

About 9,019 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 460 over US 80?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 460 over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.