FM 480 over Verde Creek
GoodKerr County, Texas · 3.1 MI NE of SH 173 · Structure no. 151330085501015
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,432
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 480 over Verde Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 480 over Verde Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,432 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 480 over Verde Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 480 over Verde 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 480 over Verde Creek carry?
About 1,432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 480 over Verde Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 480 over Verde Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.