FM 469 over Lewis Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 8.55 MI NW of SH 97 · Structure no. 221420085201004

Built: 1979; 46 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected November 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 63 ft; 7 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,677; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 469 over Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 469 over Lewis Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 469

CrossesLewis Creek

Location8.55 MI NW of SH 97

RouteState Highway 469

CountyLa Salle County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.54309, -99.09336

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans7

Design loadUnknown

Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)

Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2020)

Projected traffic4,100 by 2033

Trucks11%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 469 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 469 over Lewis Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 469 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 469 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 469 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.