RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek
GoodKendall County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 151310014209149
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,519
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is RM 473 over Flat Rock 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek carry?
About 1,519 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RM 473 over Flat Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.