FM 1478 over Bluff Creek
GoodLampasas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of Burnet C/L · Structure no. 231410103203012
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 734
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1478 over Bluff Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1478 over Bluff Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1478 over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1478 over Bluff 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1478 over Bluff Creek carry?
About 734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1478 over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1478 over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.